Jun 19, 2024 by Karina · This post may contain affiliate links
Low Carb Garlic Mushroom Chicken Bites is the EASIEST dinner to throw together! Do it all in one skillet and let the flavours BLOW YOUR MIND!
Mushroom Chicken Bites seared and cooked in buttery pan juices filled with herbs and spices, is the perfect dinner for anyone low on time. All you need is one pan, a wooden spoon and a stove top. DONE.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN BITES
Normally, when you think of chicken bites, you think of chicken nuggets or bite-sized pieces of crumbed chicken like our chicken garlic chicken strips or chicken tenders. With this recipe, we have kept it ALLLL low carb and replaced breadcrumbs with a buttload of flavours!
The best part? The mushrooms release their butter, garlic and seasoning flavours into the pan with the chicken, forming a tantalising sauce that makes for the best mushroom chicken bites recipe you’ve ever tried.
Much like our garlic mushroom chicken thighs, these easy chicken bites are low fuss and can be on your plate in minutes. A fair jump from our more indulgent Chinese lemon chicken recipe, these chicken bites are a little better for the waistline, meaning you can dig into these tender, healthy chicken bites without an ounce of guilt.
HOW LONG TO COOK CUBED CHICKEN
The recipe calls for 1-inch bite-sized pieces. For this reason, they only need to be cooked in a hot pan for 5-6 minutes or cook until they are browned all over and just cooked through! If your pan isn’t large enough, cook them in two batches to:
Avoid overcrowding the pan
Prevent boiling the chicken bites
Get a nice, golden sear all over
Once the rest of the ingredients have been cooked, those garlic mushroom chicken bites can then get added back into the pan to warm through and continue cooking until it’s all done!
WHAT DO YOU EAT WITH CHICKEN BITES?
That’s the beauty of this recipe. It already comes fully loaded with ALL the good stuff! Mushrooms, bell peppers and shallots – SO MUCH FOOD. You can serve over cauliflower rice to keep it low carb, or you can go for gold with plain rice or egg noodles.
For the ultimate flavour bomb, you can also pile spoonfuls of your mushroom chicken bites onto toasted garlic bread for a quick and tasty snack.
FAQ’s
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN CHICKEN BITES ARE COOKED? A meat thermometer in the kitchen is your best friend! Pop the thermometer into the centre of the mushroom chicken bite. If the temperature meets 165°F/75°C, you’re good to go.If you don’t have a meat thermometer, you can always try the poke method. It is exactly what it sounds like: find a knife or skewer and poke a whole or slice into the chicken. If the juices run clear, the chicken is ready to eat. If the juices are still pink, it needs more time.
MORE CHICKEN RECIPES
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Mushroom Chicken Bites
Low Carb Mushroom Chicken Bites is the easiest dinner to throw together! Do it all in one skillet and let the flavours BLOW YOUR MIND! All cooked in buttery pan juices filled with herbs and spices. You will LOVE this new easy dinner recipe.
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Prep: 15 minutes minsCook: 30 minutes minsTotal: 30 minutes mins
Serves: 4 – 6 serves
InstructionsHeat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add chicken. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Mix well and sear chicken all over until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate; set aside and keep warm.Heat remaining oil in the same pan with 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the mushrooms and cook, while stirring, until just beginning to brown and soften, about 3-4 minutes.Add the remaining butter to the pan. Let melt and sauté shallots and bell peppers until just soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.Add the chicken back into the pan along with any juices released while resting. Mix through all of the ingredients to evenly coat in the pan juices. Continue cooking until all vegetables are soft and the chicken is cooked through, about 1-2 more minutes.Taste test and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve warm.
NutritionCalories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 608IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
