Balsamic Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites
Recipe by: Carly
This is a delicious way to spice up your weekly lunches! A simple batch prep to have you set up for success while also looking forward to your meals. This recipe leaves your chicken anything but dry and boring. Pairs great with rice, or throw together a wrap, heck even great to eat plain if needing a protein forward snack. Huge bonus is my kids absolutely devoured it!
Ingredients:
300g onion (sliced in rings)
5 garlic cloves
3 tbsp butter
3 lbs raw chicken thighs
100ml balsamic
Zest of 1 full lemon
50g lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
1.5 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
Instructions:
Warm a large skillet. Add butter and sliced onion and sauté until fragrant. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes longer, then remove from skillet and set aside.
In a separate bowl, add diced chicken, balsamic, and spices. Toss/mix well, allowing the chicken to get fully coated. You could prep the chicken ahead of time to allow it to marinate longer.
Dump the chicken into the hot skillet and turn heat to medium, placing a lid over the top. Allow to cook, stirring every few minutes. Remove the lid after 8–10 minutes, turn to low heat, and cook the remaining time (about 10–12 more minutes).
Once the chicken is cooked, you can drain some extra juices if desired. Add the onion back in and mix well.
Pair with your carb/veggie of choice and enjoy!
Macros per serving (makes about 8 servings):
248 calories
28g protein
7g carb
12g fat
