Description
Crispy panko-coated chicken thighs bathed in aromatic garlic-herb butter. Ready in 15 minutes, these golden chicken bites balance crunch, flavor, and juiciness for quick weeknight comfort food.
Ingredients
1.2 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp garlic powder
3 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 tbsp herbs (lemon thyme and parsley, 50/50 fresh/chopped)
Salt to taste
Instructions
Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with garlic powder and salt.
Place panko in shallow dish. Evenly coat chicken pieces (1 minute per side).
In small bowl, gently fold herbs into softened butter until smooth.
Heat oven-safe skillet over medium. Load chicken into pan, arranging tightly for crowd flavor.
Cook 7-8 minutes until edges become golden. Flip and repeat.
Spread butter-herb mixture over chicken. Transfer to 400°F oven for 3-4 minutes.
Notes
Use chicken breasts as substitute for thighs
Chill chicken 15 minutes after dredging to set coating
Preheat skillet 2 minutes before adding chicken
Monitor oven time closely – garlic butter darkens rapidly at 400°F
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if avoiding gluten
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing with oven finish
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 chicken bites)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg