Description
Succulent chicken breast morsels seasoned and seared to perfection, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 Chicken Breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken by cutting the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, about 1 to 2 inches.
- Season the chicken by combining garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest in a bowl. Toss in chicken pieces, ensuring they’re well-coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken pieces in a single layer, allowing them to cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side before flipping.
- Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Rest the chicken for about 5 minutes after cooking to retain juices.
Notes
Serve these chicken morsels as appetizers or incorporate them into a salad or tacos for a heartier meal. Remember not to overcook the chicken to prevent dryness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, bite-size, seared chicken, appetizer, easy recipe