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Easy Skillet Chicken Bites

Bite-sized chicken pieces area quick, easy and multi-use protein option. Use this dish to feed the whole family or as a part of multiple meals throughout your week. Serve it with a side of roasted sweet potatoes and asparagus or on top of a salad with your favorite veggies and dressing. The options are endless!
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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. chicken thighs (cut in 1” bite-sized pieces)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch
  • 1 ¼ tsp. sea salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder (optional).
  • Using a clean cutting board and sharp knife, cut chicken thighs into small, 1” pieces. Add the pieces to the mixing bowl with the flour and seasoning mix. Using clean hands or kitchen gloves, thoroughly coat chicken with the flour.
  • Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
  • Place a clean, paper towel-lined plate next to your stovetop.
  • Once oil is hot, swirl it around to coat the bottom of the pan. Add one layer of chicken thigh bites to prevent crowding. Let that batch sear for 3-4 minutes without stirring, until browned on one side.
  • Using a wooden spatula, stir chicken bites so they sear until browned and fully cooked through on the remaining side, about 4 minutes.
  • Place the cooked chicken to one side of the plate to let cool. Add remaining oil to the still-hot pan and cook the remaining chicken the same way, until all chicken has been cooked through.
  • Let cool and enjoy!

Notes

  • Let the chicken bites rest without cutting into them for a few minutes after cooking to keep them from drying out.
  • Store in a container with a tight-fitting lid in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • Kids may enjoy these served with low sugar ketchup or BBQ sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 19gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 386mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition Facts
Easy Skillet Chicken Bites
Amount per Serving
Calories
300
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
 
386
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
248
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
 
0.03
g
0
%
Protein
 
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
 
90
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
0.01
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
12
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.