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Cowboy Chicken Bites

Try Cowboy Chicken Bites for a flavorful and easy meal. Oven-baked chicken never tasted so good!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Keyword: Cowboy Chicken Bites
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 363kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 chicken breasts)
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
  • freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.* Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Add the cubed chicken directly to the prepared baking dish.
  • 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.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken. Then, drizzle with olive oil and toss gently to coat evenly.
  • Top with cubed butter, spacing it across the chicken.
  • 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.
  • Remove from the oven. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

*Air Fryer Instructions:
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (or 380°F, depending on your air fryer’s settings).
  2. To a large bowl, add cubed chicken.
  3. In a separate 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. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding for even cooking. Do not place butter over the chicken at this stage.
  6. Cook the chicken for 8-12 minutes, or until fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Optional: After cooking, melt butter over the chicken for added flavor if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 363kcal