Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Nuggets

Here’s a bright, juicy, and super-flavorful recipe for Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites (aka Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Nuggets) 🍋🧄

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Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-size pieces

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Season the chicken
   In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Cook the chicken
   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   Add chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
   Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

3. Make it saucy
   Reduce heat to medium-low.
   Add butter and let it melt, tossing chicken to coat in the lemon-garlic butter.

4. Finish & serve
   Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra lemon zest if desired. Serve hot.

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Serving Ideas

• Over rice or orzo

• With roasted potatoes or asparagus

• Inside wraps or salads

• As a protein-packed appetizer

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Optional Variations

• Crispy version: Toss chicken in ¼ cup cornstarch before cooking.

• Air fryer: 400°F (205°C) for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway.

• Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or cayenne.

If you’d like, I can also give you a creamy lemon garlic sauce or a honey-lemon twist to switch things up.