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Lemon Garlic Herbs Grilled Chicken Bites- Easy Grill Pan Method

Try these juicy,tasty and elegant lemon garlic herbs grilled chicken bites..They are sure to be a hit any time of the year.
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Prep Time 6 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indo-Italian, International
Calories: 413
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Marination:
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast : 4 (approx around 1¾ lb /800 grms
  • Lemon Juice or Lemon Zest : 2 tsp
  • Coriander Leaves / Cilantro : 1/4 cup chopped
  • Fresh Rosemary : 2 tbsp
  • Dried Thyme : 1 tsp
  • Oregano : 1/2 tsp
  • Garlic: 8-10 cloves medium sized
  • Whole Black Peppercorns :1 tbsp
  • Green Chillies : 2 nos optional
  • Turmeric Powder : 1 tsp
  • Red chilli Powder : 1/2 tsp optional
  • Salt to taste
For Grilling :
  • Olive Oil or Cooking Oil : 4 tbsp

Method
 

  1. Wash the chicken with turmeric powder and drain it. Cut the chicken into medium chunks and keep it aside in a bowl.
  2. Next blend all the ingredients listed in " For Marination" to a smooth paste. Add little water if needed.
  3. Pour the blended paste over the chicken and mix them well, so that all chicken pieces are well coated with the paste.
  4. Cover and leave it in refrigerator for at-least 4-6 hours or overnight. (Note : More you marinate better the taste. For best result marinate overnight in the refrigerator; so that all the flavors will get into it.)
  5. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking. bring them back to room temperature.
This chicken bites may be grilled, baked or roasted, but here I have grilled using pan method. Below I have added the steps how to grill or bake and roast in traditional way too.
    Easy Grill Pan Method :
    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Spray the grill pan or cast iron skillet with olive oil or cooking oil and preheat the pan on the stove-top over medium high heat for about one minute.
    3. Place the chicken chunks on the cast iron pan/ hot grill pan.Cook on the first side for about 4 minutes and turn the chicken over on the other side. Cook on the second side for about two minutes,
    4. Now place the grill pan /cast iron skillet into the preheated oven. (Note: You can transfer to any other baking dish if you need to)
    5. Cook in the oven for about 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked all the way through.Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    To Grill :
    1. If using a charcoal grill, prepare a fire for direct-heat cooking. Position the grill rack 5 inches from the fire. Allow the coals to burn until white ash covers them and the heat is moderate.
    2. Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade, pressing lightly to extract excess marinade, and brush with olive oil. Place the chicken pieces on a well-oiled grill rack and; grill, covered, with the vents open, turning 3-4 times, 20 to 30 minutes.
    To Bake & Roast :
    1. If roasting, preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Place an aluminum foil on a baking tray, brush with olive oil and place the marinated chicken and bake for 10-15 minutes; take out the tray carefully using your oven mitts. Turn them over and baste it with marinade using a brush or a spoon, return to oven and bake again for 10-15 mins after baking, Change the oven setting to broil in high and broil it for about 2-3 minutes again turning the sides in between.Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    2. Yummy Lemon Garlic Herbs Grilled Chicken Bites and ready. Serve hot with any Indian Bread and with lemon wedges, salad of your choice and hummus or as appetizers...Enjoy!

    Notes

    More you marinate the chicken better the taste. For best result marinate overnight in the refrigerator; so that all the flavors will get into it.