Cubed Chicken Skillet Recipe
This cubed chicken recipe is perfect for busy nights when you need a flavorful, protein-packed meal in under 15 minutes. Made with simple ingredients and bursting with Italian seasoning, these diced chicken breast bites are great on their own or paired with your favorite sides like rice, pasta, or salads. Whether you’re meal prepping or need a quick dinner, this easy skillet chicken recipe will be your go-to!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 174kcal
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (or boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenders)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, juice from 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and one teaspoon each garlic powder and salt. Stir well.
- Cut up the chicken into 1 inch cubes using kitchen shears. Add directly to the Italian seasoning marinade.
- Stir the chicken well, making sure it's coated on all sides.
- Preheat a cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook 4-5 minutes without touching the meat, allowing it to sear well.
- For the next 4-5 minutes, stir the chicken occasionally, making sure all sides get browned.
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Notes
Top tips
- To ensure the skillet is hot, you can preheat it over medium heat while cutting up the chicken.
- For quick prep, use chicken tenders. For budget, use chicken thighs.
- You can cube the chicken in advance if you are short on time. Store in airtight bag.
- To make low fodmap, substitute the 1 tablespoon olive oil + 1 teaspoon garlic powder with 1 tablespoon. garlic olive oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
