1. Begin by cutting boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
2. In a shallow dish, mix all-purpose flour, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion powder, and any optional spices like smoked paprika or red pepper flakes.
3. Coat each chicken piece in the seasoning mixture to ensure an even coating.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it’s hot.
5. Add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet in a single layer, ensuring no overcrowding.
6. Cook the chicken for approximately 8 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and fully cooked.
7. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
8. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
9. Add unsalted butter to the skillet, stirring until fully melted.
10. Pour a splash of lemon juice into the melted butter to enhance flavor.
11. Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth or white wine, scraping up browned bits to enrich the garlic butter sauce.
12. Return the cooked chicken bites to the skillet, tossing them in the garlic butter sauce to ensure they are fully coated.
13. Let the chicken warm through in the skillet to absorb the sauce’s flavors.
14. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added freshness and color.
15. Serve immediately with sides like mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a perfect meal.