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7) Lemon-Butter Garlic Chicken Bites

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch bites
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (or 1 tsp jarred)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh or bottled
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to hot pan. Cook 6–8 minutes, stirring, until golden.
  3. Push chicken to the side. Add butter and garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir butter and garlic into chicken. Add lemon juice, toss, and cook 1 more minute.
  5. Taste and adjust salt. Serve with rice or steamed veggies.