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Juicy, golden chicken bites cooked in butter with bright lemon and fragrant garlic. A fast 20-minute stovetop dinner or appetizer.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 265
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Tongs
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Combine oregano, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss chicken until fully coated.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt half the butter. Add chicken and cook 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.
  3. Add remaining butter, then stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in lemon juice and stir to coat chicken in the sauce.
  5. Serve hot and enjoy the fresh, zesty aroma.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 27gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 420mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Add red pepper flakes for heat. Swap butter for olive oil for a dairy-free version. Add quick-cooking veggies for a full meal.

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