Description
Golden seared chicken bites drenched in a rich, buttery garlic sauce — this skillet recipe captures the bold and savory flavors of a Texas steakhouse dinner in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
3 tbsp salted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika or red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika or chili flakes.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on all sides. Work in batches if needed. Remove and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and stir in the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, not browned.
4. (Optional) Add heavy cream to the garlic butter and simmer for a few minutes to create a richer sauce.
5. Return the seared chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat in the garlic butter and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the skillet when browning the chicken — cook in batches for the best golden crust.
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a little olive oil and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
If using unsalted butter, increase the salt slightly to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, skillet chicken, Texas Roadhouse style