Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- Juice of ½ medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
Directions:
- Prep the Chicken:
- Start by patting dry the chicken breast pieces with a paper towel.
- This helps ensure they cook evenly and develop a nice golden crust.
- Then, in a small bowl, combine the oregano, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle this seasoning mix evenly over all sides of the chicken pieces, making sure they’re well coated.
- Cook the Chicken:
- In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Once melted, add the seasoned chicken to the pan in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd it.
- Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until all sides are golden brown and the chicken is mostly cooked through.
- Add Garlic and Lemon:
- Next, add the remaining butter to the skillet.
- Once melted, toss in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Then, squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the chicken and stir everything together to combine.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the chicken is cooked through and coated in the lemon garlic butter sauce, it’s ready to serve.
- Garnish with additional chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
- These Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites are best enjoyed hot and straight from the skillet.
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Calories: 303 kcal per serving
Servings: 4 servings