Description
Quick and flavorful lemon garlic chicken bites perfect for a light meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces to the pan and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and sprinkle with lemon zest, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic for 30 minutes for extra flavor.
- Serve with a side of rice or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites, Mediterranean Chicken, Quick Chicken Recipe