Keto Lemon and Garlic Chicken Bites


These Keto Lemon & Garlic Chicken Bites are so flavorful and delicious. These lemon and chicken bites are so flavorful that we can easily make them as appetizers for some events or guests. This recipe is prepared with all the ingredients that are completely grain-free, gluten-free and dairy-free. Butter and heavy cream are added to this recipe to make it more appealing and creamy but if we avoid it, it is optional so that its taste is not affected. We can easily store these Keto Lemon and Garlic Chicken Bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator as well as the freezer. These chicken bites contain only 0 grams of fiber and 0 grams of net carbohydrates/serving.


Statistics
Calories: 200 calories
Course: Appetizer
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cuisine: Mediterranean/American
Cook Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4

Utensils
  • Knife
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Non-stick skillet
  • Spatula
  • Serving platter

Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
  • 1 lemon
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1. Dried oregano
  • 1. Dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)

Directions
  1. We can cut the chicken fillets into small pieces with a knife and put them in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Take a small bowl and add salt, dried oregano, black pepper powder, lemon juice, crushed garlic, cayenne pepper flakes, and dried thyme.
  3. Mix them with a spatula.
  4. Add two tablespoons of olive or avocado oil to the dry ingredients and mix well. This helps to make the chicken more flavorful and juicy.
  5. Then pour the marinade over the chicken pieces.
  6. Mix them with a spatula and coat the chicken for at least 15 minutes.
  7. We can grab a large non-stick pan and add two tablespoons of olive oil and heat the oil.
  8. When the oil is hot, add butter to the oil (adding butter to olive oil is optional, this is done so that we can easily skip the butter).
  9. When the butter melts, we can add the marinated chicken pieces and cook the chicken pieces for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until the chicken is golden brown on all sides.
  10. You can check the temperature of the chicken bites, if their internal temperature is up to 165 degrees F, we can easily get these bites.
  11. When the chicken is well cooked, reduce the heat.
  12. Add the cream to the chicken and mix well to combine with the chicken.
  13. This way the sauce will thicken a bit and it will give the dish a rich and velvety texture.
  14. Again this is an optional step, if we do not want to add cream to it, we can easily skip this step.
  15. Place the chicken bites in a serving platter and top the chicken bites with chopped parsley.

Tips
  • To make these chicken bites tastier, we can add some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
  • If we want to make these chicken bites more delicious and rich, we can add heavy cream and butter to make it creamy.
  • We can also make these chicken bites ahead of time and cook them when needed. This is great with the idea of ​​meal prep.
  • You can also serve these lemon and chicken bites with roasted vegetables like roasted cauliflower, zucchini, bell peppers, or zucchini noodles.
  • We can also serve them with cauliflower rice or with roasted Brussels sprouts.

Storage Information
Refrigerator:
Keep these lemon and chicken bites in the refrigerator and store for about 3 days.
Freezer:
Place these lemon and chicken bites in a freezer-safe container and store for 2 to 3 months.

FAQ
Are these lemon and chicken bites low in carbohydrates?
These lemon and chicken bites only have 26 grams of protein and no carbohydrates or fiber.
How can we store these lemon and chicken bites?
We can store these lemon and chicken bites in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or we can also freeze these lemon and chicken bites in the freezer for 3 months.
Is this recipe dairy free?
This recipe includes butter and heavy cream, both of which are optional, so we can just leave out these two ingredients and this recipe will be dairy free.
Can We use fresh herbs in place of dried herbs?
We can easily replace fresh herbs with dried herbs and we can use 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs in place of 1 tablespoon of dried herbs.
Can I make these lemon and chicken bites with chicken thighs?
You can make these lemon and chicken bites with chicken thighs, they are more tender than chicken breasts and take less time to cook and they also provide a little richer flavor.
How can I make these lemon and garlic chicken bites more delicious?
To make this dish more spicy, we can easily spice up these lemon and garlic chicken bites by adding red chili flakes or cayenne pepper.

Nutritional information
Calories: 200 kcal
Fiber: 0 g
Total Fat: 11g
Protein: 26 g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Net Carbs: 0 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg
Carbohydrates: 0 g
Sodium: 480 mg
Sugar: 0 g