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Homemade breakfast poutine topped with crispy fries, creamy hollandaise sauce, bacon, and sunny-side-up eggs.
Hannah Cooking

Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites

Tender bite-sized chicken cooked in rich cowboy garlic herb butter for bold, restaurant-quality flavor in minutes. A viral one-pan chicken recipe bursting with buttery, smoky, lemon-herb goodness everyone becomes obsessed with.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Butter Simmer 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
For the Cowboy Butter
  • 6 tablespoon Butter Divided
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley Finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh chives Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme Leaves only
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Adjust to heat preference
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning Optional
For Serving
  • Fresh herbs Garnish
  • Lemon wedges
  • Ranch or Cajun mayo Optional dip

Equipment

  • Large skillet Cast iron recommended
  • Sharp knife For cubing chicken
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl For cowboy butter
  • Tongs For flipping chicken
  • Instant-read thermometer Ensures perfect doneness

Method
 

  1. Toss fries with oil + seasoning.
  2. Bake until golden + crispy.
  3. Blend yolks, lemon, mustard, cayenne.
  4. Stream hot butter until thick.
  5. Fry bacon until crispy.
  6. Cook eggs sunny side up.
  7. Pile fries onto platter.
  8. Drizzle warm hollandaise.
  9. Add fried eggs to fries.
  10. Sprinkle crispy bacon.
  11. Add herbs + black pepper.
  12. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used