Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites

 **🍋🧄 Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites 🍗✨**

Crispy, golden chicken bites bursting with garlicky lemon flavor — quick, zesty, and totally addictive! 😍

**Ingredients:**

* 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)

* Salt & pepper to taste

* 1/2 cup flour (for light coating)

* 2 tablespoons olive oil

* 3 tablespoons butter

* 4 garlic cloves, minced

* Juice of 1 lemon

* Zest of 1 lemon

* 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

* Optional: red pepper flakes for heat

**Instructions:**

1. Season chicken pieces with **salt and pepper**, then lightly coat them in **flour**, shaking off the excess.

2. Heat **olive oil** and **1 tablespoon butter** in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add chicken bites in batches (don’t overcrowd) and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.

4. In the same skillet, reduce heat and add **remaining butter**, **minced garlic**, **lemon juice**, and **zest**. Sauté for 1–2 minutes.

5. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.

6. Sprinkle with **chopped parsley** and **red pepper flakes** if using. Serve hot!

**Pro Tip:**

Serve these over rice, pasta, or a fresh green salad — they go with everything! 🍚🥗🍝