BBQ Chicken Bites Recipe

Name: BBQ Chicken Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces; 0.5 cup BBQ sauce; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; salt to taste; black pepper to taste; 2 tbsp fresh parsley roughly chopped, for garnish

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4 servings

10 min prep

15 min cook

25 min total

Dinner Chicken Quick Bbq

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Juicy, bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in smoky-sweet BBQ sauce and pan-seared until caramelized and tender. A quick and crowd-pleasing dish perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day snacking.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
0.5 cup BBQ sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp fresh parsley (roughly chopped, for garnish)

Equipment

large skillet
cutting board
chef's knife
tongs
mixing bowl

Steps

1

Season the Chicken
prep 5 min

Place the chicken pieces in a mixing bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, then toss until every piece is evenly coated. Let the seasoned chicken sit for 2–3 minutes while you heat the skillet.
2

Heat the Skillet
preheat 2 min

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, until the oil shimmers and a drop of water flicked in sizzles immediately. A properly hot pan ensures a good sear on the chicken rather than steaming it.
3

Sear the Chicken
cook 5 min

Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the hot skillet in a single layer, working in batches if needed to avoid crowding. Cook for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs, until the chicken is golden brown on the outside. The chicken should be nearly cooked through at this stage but not yet at its final internal temperature.
4

Add BBQ Sauce and Finish Cooking
cook 4 min

Pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken and toss to coat all the pieces evenly. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for another 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and caramelizes slightly and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the skillet from heat once the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce clings to every piece.
5

Rest
rest 2 min

Let the chicken bites rest in the skillet off the heat for 2 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, keeping the bites moist and flavorful.
6

Serve
serve

Transfer the BBQ chicken bites to a serving platter and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately as an appetizer, over rice, or alongside your favorite sides.