Lemon Chicken Bites
Pan-fried cubes of chicken breast in a light cornflour crust, tossed in a sharp lemon and honey glaze.
How to Cook Lemon Chicken Bites
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Toss the chicken with the cornflour and salt.
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Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for 8 minutes, turning, until golden and cooked through.
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Turn the heat down. Add the garlic, lemon zest and juice, honey and water and simmer for 2 minutes until sticky.
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Toss the chicken in the glaze, scatter with the parsley and serve with cocktail sticks.
Things to Watch For
- Cut the cubes evenly.
- Fry in a single layer.
- If the pan smokes, lower the heat.
- Cut one open to check it is cooked.
Swaps and Variations
- An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
A Little Background
Spring is when this dish belongs: lemons in the bowl, a little warmth in the air, and food to eat with the fingers. Bright and sharp, it suits a table of snacks.
Cut the chicken breast into 2 cm cubes, as even as you can make them. Small cubes cook in minutes and stay juicy. Toss them with cornflour and salt, which makes a thin crust that holds the glaze. Do not crowd the pan. Crowded pieces steam instead of brown.
Fry in hot oil for 8 minutes, turning, until golden on every side. Remove one and cut it open to be sure it is cooked.
Turn the heat down, add the garlic, lemon zest and juice, honey and water, and simmer for 2 minutes until sticky. Toss the chicken in the pan to coat. If your pan runs hot, take it off the heat for a moment before adding the lemon.
To Go With It
Steamed rice · Green beans · Lemon wedges · Sparkling water
Keeping Lemon Chicken Bites
Keeps in the fridge for 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of water.
Common Questions
How long does Lemon Chicken Bites take to make?
About 27 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Lemon Chicken Bites?
Cut the cubes evenly. Fry in a single layer. If the pan smokes, lower the heat. Cut one open to check it is cooked.
What should I serve with Lemon Chicken Bites?
Steamed rice; Green beans; Lemon wedges; Sparkling water.
How should Lemon Chicken Bites be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of water.
Is Lemon Chicken Bites suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is dairy-free and low-carb. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Lemon Chicken Bites?
About 266 kcal per serving, with 28 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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