Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites

Here’s a quick, flavorful Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites recipe 🍋🧄

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter for richer flavor)

• 4–5 cloves garlic, minced

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Optional garnish: fresh parsley, lemon slices

Instructions

1. Season the chicken
   Toss chicken bites with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.

2. Sear
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   Add chicken in a single layer and cook 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.

3. Make the sauce
   Lower heat to medium. Add garlic to the same pan and sauté for ~30 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn it).
   Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.

4. Combine
   Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the lemon-garlic sauce. Cook 1–2 more minutes.

5. Finish & serve
   Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and extra lemon if desired.

Serving Ideas

• Over rice, quinoa, or orzo

• With roasted veggies or a fresh salad

• Stuffed into wraps or pita

• Low-carb: serve with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice