Description
Garlic mushroom chicken bites bring Italian-inspired comfort to weeknight dinners with succulent chicken pieces bathed in a rich, garlicky sauce. Mediterranean herbs and golden mushrooms create a luxurious protein-packed dish that delights palates and fills plates with savory satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) brown mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped brown shallot
- 1 tablespoon green bell pepper, chopped and seeded
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Seasonings and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare chicken pieces by generously coating with a blend of salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, ensuring each morsel is evenly seasoned.
- Heat of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and nearly smoking.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each piece to develop a golden-brown crust without overcrowding the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure uniform browning and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer perfectly cooked chicken to a warm plate, covering loosely with aluminum foil to retain heat and moisture.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and of butter, creating a rich cooking environment for the mushrooms.
- Sauté sliced mushrooms for 3-4 minutes, allowing them to caramelize and release their natural earthy flavors, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Introduce finely chopped shallots and diced bell peppers to the skillet, sautéing until vegetables become tender and slightly translucent.
- Mince fresh garlic and add to the vegetable mixture, cooking for 30 seconds to release its aromatic qualities without burning.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, incorporating it with the sautéed vegetables and collecting any flavorful pan juices.
- Warm the chicken and vegetables together for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and ensuring everything is heated thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately while hot and fragrant.
Notes
- Boost flavor by seasoning chicken thoroughly with a blend of herbs and spices before searing to lock in rich, savory notes.
- Mushrooms caramelize best when cooked in a hot pan with minimal stirring, creating deep golden-brown edges that enhance overall taste.
- Shallots and bell peppers add sweet, mild complexity to the dish, balancing the robust chicken and earthy mushroom profile.
- Quick cooking prevents chicken from drying out, ensuring tender, juicy bites that melt in your mouth with each delicious forkful.
- Fresh garlic introduces a sharp, aromatic kick that elevates the entire meal from ordinary to extraordinary in just seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg