Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites (Printable Version)
Tender chicken bites with butter, garlic, lemon, and Cajun spices served alongside a creamy, zesty dip.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 -
450 grams boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Cowboy Butter Marinade
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57 grams unsalted butter, melted
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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15 milliliters fresh lemon juice
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5 grams smoked paprika
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8 grams Cajun seasoning
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1 gram crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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3 grams kosher salt
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2 grams freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
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10 grams fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
→ Cajun Creamy Dipping Sauce
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60 grams mayonnaise
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60 grams full-fat sour cream
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4 grams Cajun seasoning
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2 grams garlic powder
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3 grams smoked paprika
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7 milliliters fresh lemon juice
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1 gram salt, or to taste
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1 gram black pepper, or to taste
# Steps:
01 -
Combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes if using, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss until evenly coated. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add marinated chicken in a single layer without crowding. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and cooked through with no pink remaining.
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In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Transfer cooked chicken bites to a serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot alongside the Cajun creamy dipping sauce.
# Notes:
01 -
Marinate chicken for the longest possible time to maximize flavor. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper browning rather than steaming.
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This dish is naturally gluten free with simple ingredient swaps and reheats well for next-day meals.