Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a quick and delicious way to elevate your weeknight dinners. Tender chicken pieces are seared to golden perfection and tossed in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, creating an irresistible dish that’s sure to impress. Perfect for family gatherings or meal prep, these bites are adaptable to various dietary preferences and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Lower heat, add minced garlic and butter, stirring until fragrant.
- Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and mix well.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 ounces (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg