Description
Garlic mushroom chicken bites showcase savory flavors from classic Italian cooking. Rich ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 oz (227 g) brown mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped brown shallot
- 1 tbsp green bell pepper, chopped and seeded
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
- 2 tsps Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Blend salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to create a robust spice mix for coating chicken pieces uniformly.
- Chicken Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, carefully positioning seasoned chicken to develop a golden-brown exterior. Cook 5-6 minutes, rotating occasionally to ensure even browning and reaching 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
- Chicken Resting: Transfer perfectly cooked chicken to a warm plate, loosely covering with foil to preserve heat and moisture.
- Mushroom Transformation: In the same skillet, combine remaining oil and butter, sautéing sliced mushrooms for 3-4 minutes until caramelized and releasing deep earthy flavors.
- Vegetable Infusion: Add shallots, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the mushroom base, cooking until vegetables become tender and aromatic.
- Final Fusion: Reintroduce chicken to the skillet, gently combining with sautéed vegetables and collecting pan juices. Warm together for 1-2 minutes to harmonize flavors.
- Serving Preparation: Perform final seasoning taste test, adjusting with salt and pepper if necessary. Serve immediately while piping hot and fragrant.
Notes
- Seasoning Strategy: Coat chicken thoroughly and evenly to ensure maximum flavor penetration in every bite.
- Heat Control: Use medium-high heat to achieve perfect golden-brown crust without burning the chicken or creating tough exterior.
- Moisture Preservation: Rest cooked chicken under foil to keep meat juicy and prevent drying out during final preparation stages.
- Pan Management: Utilize same skillet for layering complex flavors, allowing caramelized bits to enhance overall dish complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg