Description
Greek Chicken Bites are juicy, flavorful pieces of chicken marinated in a zesty lemon and oregano mixture, then pan-seared to perfection. A quick and tasty dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1″ pieces (about 2 breasts)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp juice, 1 tsp zest)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tsp)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup white wine, chicken broth, or water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Pour in white wine (or broth/water), simmer for 2–3 minutes until liquid reduces slightly.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken longer enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Use chicken broth instead of wine for a non-alcoholic option.
- Serve with pita bread, salad, or rice for a full meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg