Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, transforming simple chicken into a flavor-packed delight. Coated in a rich, buttery sauce with a perfect blend of spices, these tender bites are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, making them ideal for game day or family dinners. Simple to prepare yet impressive enough for any occasion, your guests will be coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, melt butter and mix in garlic, soy sauce, honey, paprika, and chili powder until well combined.
- Toss chicken pieces in the sauce until fully coated.
- Arrange the chicken bites in a single layer in the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg