Description
These Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites are a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces marinated in a zesty lemon and garlic mixture, then pan-seared to perfection. Finished with a touch of butter and parsley, these bites are bursting with fresh, tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Bites:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Finishing:
- 1 tbsp butter
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes if time allows.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning to brown all sides, until fully cooked and golden.
- Finish: Reduce heat to low and stir in butter until melted and the chicken is glossy. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- These chicken bites pair well with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
