Zesty Lemon Paprika Chicken Bites

Ingredients

- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed.

2. Marinate the Chicken:
- Add the chicken cubes to the bowl and toss to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour, allowing the flavors to infuse the chicken.

3. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

4. Prepare the Baking Sheet:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil to prevent sticking.

5. Arrange and Bake:
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and spread the cubes evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly golden around the edges.

6. Serve:
- Allow the chicken bites to cool slightly before serving. Arrange them on a platter, perhaps with lemon wedges for an extra zest of flavor.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT1H10M
1 hour 10 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H30M
1 hour 30 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

- Lemon chicken
- Paprika chicken bites
- Oven-baked chicken
- Easy chicken recipe
- Chicken snack
- Garlic chicken
- Citrus chicken
- Quick snack
- Family-friendly recipe
- Zesty chicken

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 960

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