I can’t get over how simple and fast this recipe for Greek Chicken Bites is. We had them on the side of a simple Greek salad, which was the perfect summertime meal. The chicken bites are cooked in a skillet on the stovetop, and because the chicken is cut into small pieces, they only take 10 minutes to cook (and no heating up your kitchen with the oven!). That, plus 10 minutes prep makes for a super fast, crowd-pleasing recipe. You’ll need at least 20 minutes of marinating time to get the best flavor, but if you’re in a rush you can skip this (or prep the day before to let it sit overnight in the fridge to marinate).
Ingredients and Substitutions
Chicken breasts – you can use this technique with another protein, such as pork, shrimp, or steak, and you can easily use chicken thighs instead. Just make sure whatever you use is in small pieces, about 1″ in size, and that you adjust cooking time accordingly.Lemon zest and juice – this really is essential, but in a pinch you could use 1 tablespoon of white or red wine vinegar in place of the lemon juice and omit the zest. Garlic – garlic powder may be used instead of fresh in a pinch.Dried oregano – you can use fresh instead, or a pre-mixed Greek seasoning if you prefer (check if your mix has salt and pepper already- if so, you may not need to add salt to the recipe).White wine – this is used to deglaze the pan and coat each chicken bite in the drippings. You can use chicken broth or even water in a pinch, but don’t leave those drippings stuck to the pan- they’re full of flavor, and deglazing will make cleanup much easier.Basics – extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
How to make Greek Chicken Bites
This recipe could not be easier- just marinate the chicken and cook in a skillet, then deglaze! Easy peasy. Here are the details.
Recommended equipment
A cast iron skillet (10 or 12 inch) works well for this because you can get it searing hot. If you don’t have one, try a heavy stainless steel pan. Nonstick can also be used but be careful not to heat it too much as this can damage the surface. A microplane zester comes in handy for zesting the lemon, as well as a juicer. Finally, I love using pyrex glass storage containers to marinate anything- they’re easy to clean because there are no nooks and crannies for bacteria to hide.
Greek side dishes
Wondering what to serve with Greek chicken bites? Try one of these yummy side dishes!
Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia)Greek Pasta SaladSpanakopita PastaSpanakorizo (Greek Spinach and Rice)Greek Roasted CauliflowerGreek Salad (pictured above)
You can also use these as Greek Chicken Nuggets as a main dish or as an appetizer, served with Tzatziki sauce (for dipping). Or, use the sauce as a spread on a sandwich in a pita pocket! Looking for an oven-baked version of Greek chicken? Try this baked lemon chicken souvlaki. And this Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Lemon is made in a similar way, deglazing the pan with white wine after cooking. Did you know commenting and rating recipes is one of the best ways you can support your favorite food bloggers? If you made this recipe or have a question, please click the stars below to comment and Rate this Recipe and/or share photos on social media using the hashtag #bowlofdelicious or tagging @bowlofdelicious!
