Description
Unlock a vibrant, restaurant-quality meal at home—that’s the promise of these Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites, perfectly optimized for those craving flavorful, protein-packed dishes using boneless chicken breast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 medium lemon, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine oregano, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning mix over chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add chicken in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and nearly cooked through.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and chicken reaches an internal temp of 165°F.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the chicken. Stir and cook for an additional minute until sauce slightly thickens and glazes the chicken.
- Serve hot as a main course or appetizer. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
To keep chicken juicy, avoid overcooking and always pat dry before seasoning. Optional: Add bell peppers or use olive oil instead of butter for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 0.7g
- Sodium: 525mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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