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Cowboy Chicken Bites

These flavorful cowboy chicken bites are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for snacking or a party appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
  • 0.25 cup freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Add the cubed chicken directly to the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together the dry mustard, chives, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes until evenly mixed.
  4. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken. Then, drizzle with olive oil and toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Top with cubed butter, spacing it across the chicken.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes, then stir the chicken. After stirring, return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 8–10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F and the edges are lightly browned.
  7. Remove from the oven. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or as is for a crunchy snack.