Description
Garlic Mushroom Chicken Bites are a quick and easy dish featuring tender chicken pieces sautéed with earthy mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs. Ready in under 30 minutes, this flavorful recipe is perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main course, delivering a rich and savory taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken & Mushrooms
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 8 oz fresh button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
Flavorings & Fats
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Herbs & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and slice the mushrooms, cube the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, mince the garlic cloves, and chop the fresh herbs. Set all ingredients close by for easy access during cooking.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until they turn golden brown and all their liquid has evaporated, enhancing their earthy flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Push the mushrooms to one side of the skillet. Add the cubed chicken pieces and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
- Add Garlic and Herbs: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt. Mix in the fresh herbs and optional chili flakes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Combine and Finish: Toss the mushrooms back with the chicken to fully coat all ingredients in the buttery garlic mixture. Adjust seasoning if necessary, then remove from heat and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken for even cooking and juiciness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; sauté in batches if needed to avoid steaming.
- Fresh minced garlic provides superior aroma and taste compared to pre-minced garlic.
- Cook mushrooms thoroughly to achieve a rich, caramelized flavor.
- Adjust salt and herbs at the end for optimal seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: garlic chicken bites, mushroom chicken appetizer, quick chicken recipe, savory chicken bites, easy chicken mushroom dish, gluten free chicken appetizer
