Description
Garlic butter chicken bites with lemon parmesan are tender, juicy chicken pieces coated in a rich garlic butter sauce and topped with zesty lemon and parmesan cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and fully cooked (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese and parsley on top before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cook chicken on high heat for the last 2 minutes.
- Substitute chicken thighs for richer flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, lemon parmesan chicken, easy chicken recipe