Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (or mix both)
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3 garlic cloves
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1 ounce freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 sprigs fresh parsley
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¾ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Red pepper flakes for garnish (if you like heat)
# Instructions:
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Start by mincing your garlic cloves nice and fine. Grate the Parmesan using the smallest holes on your grater to get a fluffy texture. Strip the parsley leaves from their stems and chop them up until you've got about a teaspoon of fresh herbs ready to go.
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Slice your chicken into bite-sized chunks, roughly an inch each. Toss them in a large bowl with the salt and pepper, making sure every piece gets nicely coated with seasoning.
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Heat half of your butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it's melted and shimmering. Add half the chicken pieces in one even layer without crowding them. Let them cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes until they develop a beautiful golden crust and naturally release from the pan. Flip them over and cook for another 2 minutes until they're golden on both sides and fully cooked. Move these to a plate.
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Drop another tablespoon of butter into your skillet and repeat the same process with your remaining chicken pieces. Once they're perfectly golden and cooked through, transfer them to the plate with the first batch.
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Turn your heat down to low. Add the last tablespoon of butter along with all the minced garlic. Return all the chicken and any juices from the plate back into the skillet. Stir everything together for about a minute until the butter melts and that garlic becomes wonderfully aromatic. Take the pan off the heat, toss in the Parmesan cheese, and mix everything until each piece is coated in that cheesy, garlicky goodness. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, extra Parmesan if you're feeling generous, and some red pepper flakes for a little kick.
# Notes:
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These chicken bites work great as an appetizer or main dish served over pasta or rice
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Using a cast iron or stainless steel skillet helps achieve the best golden-brown crust
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Don't skip the step of cooking in batches - overcrowding prevents proper browning