Lemon Parmesan Chicken Bites
Lemon Parmesan Chicken Bites feature juicy seared chicken coated in a buttery garlic-lemon pan sauce, then finished with nutty Parmesan and fresh zest. Bright, tangy, and savory, they’re great for weeknights and pair effortlessly with salad, pasta, or rice for a quick, satisfying dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt.
- 3
Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer, spaced about 1/2-inch apart, and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Turn the chicken and cook until the other side is browned and the chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F or 74 degrees C), about 2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the lemon juice.
- 6
Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat.
- 7
Remove from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and lemon zest.
- 8
Season with pepper and crushed red pepper, if desired. Serve with lemon wedges. Recipe developed by Barrett Heald.
- Calories 318.19 kcal Moderate
- Protein 23.5 g Good Source
- Carbs 13.27 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.74 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.22 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 128.12 mg High
- Sodium 182.83 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.03 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.97 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 290.56 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.12 mg Low Source
- Potassium 41.2 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 87.66 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 36.98 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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