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Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites with Zucchini and Dill Recipe

Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites with Zucchini and Dill
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Try these flavorful chicken bites with zucchini for a delicious one-pan dinner. It's packed with lemon, garlic, and dill—the perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Poultry

  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into cubes

The Marinade

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped dill, lightly packed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil + more as needed for frying
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Fresh Vegetables

  • 4 small zucchini, tops and ends removed, quartered, and thinly sliced (or 2 medium zucchini any variety)

Instructions

Make the Marinade

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and use a whisk to mix until well combined.
  2. Once the marinade comes together, remove ¼ cup.

Marinate the Chicken and Zucchini Separately

  1. Add the zucchini to a large mixing bowl. Season the zucchini with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
  2. Add the reserved ¼ cup of the marinade to the zucchini. Toss to combine. Place aside for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken to the bowl with the remaining marinade. Place aside for 10 minutes.

Cook the Zucchini

  1. Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated, add a thin layer of olive oil, swirl to coat the bottom of the pan, place in the zucchini. Discard any remaining marinade.
  2. Stir-fry the zucchini until lightly golden and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Once tender, remove the zucchini from the pan and place aside in a container to keep warm.

Cook the Chicken

  1. In the same skillet, add another thin layer of olive oil, if needed.
  2. Place the chicken bites into the skillet. Discard the remaining marinade. Cook it in batches to prevent steaming and help the chicken get nicely golden.
  3. Cook until golden brown or until an internal temperature reaches 165°F (73°C).

Serve

  1. Introduce the zucchini to the skillet with the chicken. Cook until warmed through. Or serve the chicken bites alongside the warmed zucchini on the side with a fresh salad or buttery rice. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe inspired by my Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders Recipe  and Christina Cherrier's Garlic Butter Chicken Bites.

Find it online: https://crave-worthy.com/lemon-garlic-chicken-bites-with-zucchini-and-dill/