Description
Tender chicken bites coated in a spicy Cajun butter sauce for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Reduce heat and add butter, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Drizzle lemon juice and garnish with parsley.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning for more or less heat.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Serve with rice or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Spicy Cajun Butter Chicken Bites, easy chicken recipe, quick dinner