🍋🧄 Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites
🧾 Ingredients:
- 500g chicken breast (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional but recommended)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional for color)
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Optional garnish: parsley
🔪 Instructions:
1. Season the chicken
- Toss chicken cubes with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes if you have time
2. Cook the chicken
- Heat olive oil or butter in a pan over medium-high heat
- Add chicken pieces in a single layer
- Cook 6–8 minutes, turning until golden and cooked through
3. Add garlic + lemon
- Lower heat slightly
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds (don’t burn it)
- Pour in lemon juice and add zest
- Stir and let sauce lightly coat the chicken
4. Finish
- Cook 1–2 more minutes until slightly glossy
- Sprinkle parsley if using
🍽️ Result:
Tender, juicy chicken breast bites coated in a bright lemon-garlic sauce with a savory, slightly buttery finish.
🔥 Serving Ideas:
- Over rice or pasta
- In wraps or pita bread
- With roasted vegetables or salad
🧠Pro Tips:
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—this helps browning
- Fresh lemon juice makes a big difference
- Add a splash of cream if you want a richer sauce