Greek Chicken Bites -

Greek Chicken Bites

These simple Greek chicken bites are marinated, seared to juicy perfection and infused with a ton of mediterranean flavor. Serve with rice, in a pita, or as an appetizer!

Course Appetizer, dinner, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Marinating time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 286kcal

Author Ann Otis

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 2 inch cubes*
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon parsley chopped
lemon juice to taste

Marinade

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the marinade ingredients, except for the olive oil. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until well combined and emulsified.
Add the cubed chicken to the marinade and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to 2 hours. Remove the chicken from the marinade, pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer (cook in batches if using a smaller pan, to avoid over crowding the pan). Cook chicken pieces for 1 minute until nicely seared and flip. Cook for one more minute on the second side and remove to a plate. The chicken should not be cooked through at this point.
Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 20 seconds until fragrant. Add the chicken broth and stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to scrape up the brown bits. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the broth until reduced by half.
Return the heat to medium-high and add the chicken back to the pan along with any juices from the plate, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the chicken is just cooked through. Add the parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Toss to combine and serve.

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Notes

*Cutting the chicken into larger cubes will keep it from cooking too fast and drying out.

Storage Instructions

These Greek chicken bites store well, so they're perfect for meal prep! You can prepare a big batch and freeze in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to two months.

You can also store any leftovers you have in the refrigerator and they will keep well for up to 3 days.

To re-heat: Warm the Greek chicken bites in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of broth to keep it juicy, or microwave in 15-second intervals until heated through.

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