garlic butter chicken bites| 30 minute dinner

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are generally more flavorful and less expensive than chicken breast.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be a more budget-friendly alternative.

Cut skinless chicken breast into 1 to 2 inch bite-sized pieces and trim excess fat.

Rinse chicken in a solution of white distilled vinegar and cool tap water for 30 seconds, then rinse 2 to 3 times under running water to remove vinegar smell.

Pat chicken dry with paper towels to remove moisture.

In a bowl, add extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, herb du provence, smoked paprika, all-purpose seasoning, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and pink himalayan salt to create a marinade.

Massage the marinade into the chicken and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed cast iron skillet on medium-high heat until hot.

Add chicken in a single layer and sear for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until crusted.

Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Reduce heat and melt butter in the skillet, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add the seared chicken back into the skillet with the garlic butter.

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