Description
Have you ever wondered if a meal could taste like a five-star restaurant without making you feel sluggish and bloated? These Low-Carb Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites are the answer. They are juicy, buttery, and zesty, making them a perfect 20-minute meal for anyone following a keto lifestyle or simply looking for a healthy, high-protein dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large lemon (juice and zest)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces very dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
- The Sear: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Flip and Finish: Flip the pieces and cook for another 2 minutes until cooked through. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Create the Sauce: Add butter to the center of the pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- The Finishing Touch: Pour in lemon juice and add zest. Toss thoroughly to coat every piece in the lemon garlic butter.
- Rest and Garnish: Turn off heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Pat the chicken very dry to ensure a proper sear rather than steaming. Avoid burning the garlic by keeping the heat low once the butter is added. For extra brightness, add an extra squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg