Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites

Juicy and tender bites of chicken breast seasoned with herbs and coated in a lemon butter garlic sauce.

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 310kcal

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 large breasts)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon olive oil
3 Tablespoons salted butter (divided use - can use unsalted)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
2 teaspoons lemon zest
fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Season 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes with 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil and 1 Tablespoon salted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated, cook the chicken in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, until the pieces are golden brown and cooked through (165F degrees), about 6–8 minutes per batch. Set aside the cooked chicken as each batch finishes.
Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 2 Tablespoons salted butter and 4 cloves garlic, minced, cooking for about 45-seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in 2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice and cook for another 1–2 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons lemon zest and the cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat it with lemon garlic sauce.
Sprinkle with fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped (optional) and serve immediately.

Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.