These easy dinner ideas for busy weeknights come together fast: juicy chicken bites tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in just 20 minutes. This quick easy dinner recipe uses simple pantry ingredients, and the whole family will love it — serve it over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up every drop.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes | Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels, then season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F inside). Remove to a plate.
3. Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, scraping up any browned bits.
4. Return the chicken to the skillet, toss to coat in the garlic butter, and stir in the lemon juice.
5. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot over rice, pasta, or with vegetables.
Tips:
- Don't crowd the pan — cook in two batches if needed so the chicken sears instead of steams.
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for the best golden crust.
- Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat well in a skillet with a splash of water.
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