Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites – Bursting with Flavor! 
Craving a quick, zesty, and garlicky chicken dish? These Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites are juicy, tender, and packed with bold flavors! Perfect for a weeknight dinner, served over rice, pasta, or a fresh salad. 
Ingredients:
2 large chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces) 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp butter 4 cloves garlic (minced) 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) Juice of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)Directions:
Prepare the chicken: Pat dry the chicken pieces and season with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Sauté to perfection: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan.
Garlic butter magic: In the same pan, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the zest and juice: Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper flakes. Let simmer for 1 minute.
Coat the chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the lemon-garlic butter sauce.
Serve & enjoy! Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite sides.
Pro Tip: Love extra citrus? Add a splash of fresh lemon juice just before serving for an extra zing! 