Description
Lemon garlic chicken bites are tender pieces of chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of lemon and garlic, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Spread the marinated chicken on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight.
- This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lemon garlic chicken bites, chicken recipe, easy chicken dish