Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Nuggets

 

Here are two delicious versions for you — Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites and the crispier Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Nuggets. Both are easy, flavorful, and perfect as a snack or main dish!

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🍋🧄 Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites (Skillet Style)

Tender, juicy chicken cooked in a buttery lemon-garlic sauce.

Ingredients

• 500g chicken breast, cut into small bite-size cubes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp butter
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken on high heat until golden (about 5–7 minutes).
3. Add butter and garlic; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add lemon juice and zest; toss and let it simmer 1–2 minutes until coated.
5. Garnish with parsley and serve with rice, pasta, or fries.

Tip: Add 1 tbsp honey for a slightly sweet, sticky glaze.

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🍋🔥 Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Nuggets (Crispy Version)

Crispy on the outside, juicy inside — coated in a bright lemon-garlic seasoning.

Ingredients

• 500g chicken breast, cut into nugget-size pieces
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko if you want extra crunch)
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp lemon pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Lemon wedges to serve

Instructions

1. Mix flour with garlic powder, paprika, lemon pepper, salt, and lemon zest.
2. Dip chicken pieces in flour → eggs → breadcrumbs.
3. Fry in hot oil (180°C) for 4–5 minutes until golden, OR bake at 200°C for 18 minutes.
4. Squeeze fresh lemon over the nuggets before serving.

Optional Lemon Garlic Dip

• 3 tbsp mayo
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove minced
• Pinch of salt + pepper

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If you want, I can also make:
🍋 A lemon garlic chicken pasta version
🍋 A spicy harissa lemon chicken (Moroccan twist!)
🍋 A sheet-pan family-size version

Just tell me!