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!