Description
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
Scale
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
- Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and use a whisk to mix until well combined.
- Once the marinade comes together, remove ¼ cup.
Marinate the Chicken and Zucchini Separately
- Add the zucchini to a large mixing bowl. Season the zucchini with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Add the reserved ¼ cup of the marinade to the zucchini. Toss to combine. Place aside for 10 minutes.
- Add the chicken to the bowl with the remaining marinade. Place aside for 10 minutes.
Cook the Zucchini
- 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.
- Stir-fry the zucchini until lightly golden and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once tender, remove the zucchini from the pan and place aside in a container to keep warm.
Cook the Chicken
- In the same skillet, add another thin layer of olive oil, if needed.
- 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.
- Cook until golden brown or until an internal temperature reaches 165°F (73°C).
Serve
- 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.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Chicken, Main Course
- Cuisine: American