Description
Delightful chicken bites with a savory crust and buttery sauce, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Extra fresh herbs, finely chopped (for garnishing)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken thighs with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sear the chicken for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, herbs, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Lower the heat, add the cowboy butter to the skillet, and toss gently to coat the chicken.
- Remove from heat and garnish with additional herbs before serving.
Notes
For an elegant twist, substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu. Serve on endive leaves for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg