Main Course

Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites

Small chicken pieces seared until golden, then tossed in lemon garlic butter for a juicy, savory, bright finish.

Prep10 mins
Cook12 mins
Total22 mins
Serves2

Recipe by Chef Ahmed. Updated 2026-07-01.

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Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites

At a Glance

Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites is a 22-minute main course recipe for 2 servings, built around chicken breast, cut into small cubes, flour, salt, black pepper.

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Main Course
Total time
22 minutes
Servings
2
Key ingredients
chicken breast, cut into small cubes, flour, salt, black pepper

Ingredients

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  • 300 g chicken breast, cut into small cubes
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 piece garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into small even cubes so they cook quickly and safely.
  2. Toss chicken with flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook chicken for 7–9 minutes, turning often, until golden and cooked through.
  5. Lower the heat and add butter, garlic, and lemon juice. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
  6. Finish with parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Estimate

362 calories
47g protein
3g carbs
18g fat

Nutrition values are estimates for home cooking guidance and may vary by ingredient brand, weight, and cooking method.

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