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Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites

Easy, zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites make for a healthy high-protein appetizer, snack, or main entrée!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 Servings
Calories: 353 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 Tbsp avocado oil
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 5 cloves garlic minced (2 Tbsp)
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp ground paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp ghee or butter for cooking.

Instructions

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  1. Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place it in a zip lock bag. Add the remaining ingredients except for the ghee/butter (avocado oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, paprika, and sea salt). Seal the bag and move everything around until the chicken is well-coated in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, up to 24 hours.
  2. When you’re ready to cook, add two tablespoons of ghee or butter to a large skillet and heat over high heat. 
  3. Once the skillet is very hot, add the chicken and spread it into an even layer.
  4. Cook for 5 minutes without stirring the chicken. This allows much of the liquid to burn off. After 5 minutes, stir the chicken and continue cooking for another 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, or until much of the liquid has burned off and the chicken is golden-brown.
  5. Note: the chicken will be fully cooked after about 7 or 8 minutes of cooking. You can stop the cooking process at that point, or you can continue cooking to get that nice golden-brown sear. 
  6. Serve the chicken bites with a dipping sauce as an appetizer or with side dishes to serve as a main entrée.

Notes

  • Omit the ghee or butter to make the recipe fully dairy-free.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 6 Calories 353kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 353

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 6
Calories 353kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.