🍋 Garlic Herb Lemon Chicken Bites

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

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Season the Chicken

   • In a medium bowl, mix oregano, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.

   • Toss chicken pieces in the seasoning mix until evenly coated.

2. Cook the Chicken

   • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

   • Add 1½ tbsp butter and melt.

   • Place chicken in a single layer and cook 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and almost cooked through.

3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

   • Add remaining 1½ tbsp butter to the skillet.

   • Once melted, stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Finish with Lemon

   • Drizzle lemon juice over chicken, toss to coat in the sauce.

   • Remove from heat and serve hot.

💡 Notes & Tips

• Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for heat.

• Swap butter for olive oil to make it dairy-free.

• Fresh parsley can be replaced with dill or cilantro.

• Toss in quick-cooking vegetables like zucchini or spinach with the garlic step for a complete skillet meal.

⏱ Prep Time: 10 min
🔥 Cook Time: 10 min
🍽 Servings: 4