Lemon Parmesan Chicken Bites
Tender chicken bites are coated in a buttery garlic, lemon, and Parmesan mixture, with black pepper and optional crushed red pepper adding gentle heat. Serve them over a crisp salad or alongside pasta or rice, with lemon wedges for an extra bright finish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon Parmesan Chicken Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt.
- 3
Melt 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 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 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 348.11 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 19.96 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 3.06 g 1%
- Total Fat 27.47 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 11.51 g High 58%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 129.86 mg High 43%
- Sodium 274.94 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 1.02 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 171.34 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 0.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 41.21 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 97.35 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 15.04 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lemon Parmesan Chicken Bites is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Thigh, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 348.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon Parmesan Chicken Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Thigh, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon Parmesan Chicken Bites?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 348.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon Parmesan Chicken Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Lemon Parmesan Chicken Bites healthy?
- Lemon Parmesan Chicken Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 348.11 calories and 19.96 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 274.94 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.51 g (58% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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