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Garlic Chicken Bites served over rice
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Garlic Chicken Bites

Garlic Chicken Bites cooked in a cast iron skillet with a buttery garlic-lemon sauce, fresh herbs & Parmesan. Ready in 30 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time19 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Garlic Chicken Bites
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 271kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 pounds)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan grated

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Season with salt and black pepper (don’t over-salt, as parmesan adds extra saltiness).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken pieces and sear for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside, leaving the pan juices.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and chicken broth to deglaze the pan.
  • Stir in oregano, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice.
  • Let the mixture simmer for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.
  • Cook for another 2 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and infused with flavor.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese and mix well.
  • Serve warm with spaghetti, rice, or roasted vegetables. Spoon extra pan juices over the chicken for the best taste!

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Notes

  • Cut chicken evenly for uniform cooking.
  • Preheat skillet for a golden sear and juicy bites.
  • Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if needed.
  • Cook to 165°F and simmer gently in sauce.
  • Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in skillet or microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg