Mediterranean chicken bites
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook time: 15 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Mediterranean chicken bites really bring the flavors of Italy's coast right to your table. And look, these tasty chicken cubes, combined with cherry tomatoes, tender Taggiasca olives, and a sprinkle of dried oregano, totally capture the heart of Italian cooking. Thing is, it's all about using good ingredients to create something special and heartwarming. Imagine juicy chicken mingling with tangy capers—giving the dish a bold, herby flavor.
In Liguria—and other coastal areas—it's common to enjoy these bites with crusty bread or golden roasted potatoes. Really, the rustic, tomatoey sauce just soaks in. Can't go wrong. This dish is a perfect reminder of how Italian cuisine thrives on simplicity and freshness.
When you’re short on time, a Mediterranean chicken recipe like this is your best bet for quick dinners. Plus, it brings those classic Italian tastes in a light, satisfying way. For real. The aromatic punch from oregano and olives fills the kitchen as soon as you start cooking, and the moist chicken soaks up every single flavor. Unlike regular grilled chicken bites, these have a burst of excitement in every bite. Seriously good.
They work beautifully as a Mediterranean chicken appetizer for gatherings or can be served with seasonal vegetables for a complete meal. Italians masterfully transform simple ingredients—like olives and tomatoes—into dishes that taste fresh and fancy. Even on an ordinary night. Really really good. These bites show how easy it is to get a lot of flavor from a quick recipe. And look, whether you're hosting friends or just having a quiet dinner, these chicken bites offer a taste of Italy that's hard to resist, capturing the heart of Mediterranean living in every bite.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Chicken breast 1.7 lbs (750 g)
- Cherry tomatoes 1.3 cups (200 g)
- Taggiasca olives 1 oz (30 g)
- Salted capers 0.5 oz (15 g)
- Garlic 1 clove
- White wine 2 oz (60 g)
- Oregano to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp (20 g)
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
How to prepare Mediterranean chicken bites
To prepare Mediterranean chicken, start by cutting the chicken breast 1 into even bites about 3/4–1 3/16 in 2. Put them aside and wash the cherry tomatoes under running water, pat them dry and halve them 3. Desalt the capers under cold water and lightly crush the garlic clove.
Pour the oil into a large skillet, add the garlic 3 and let it infuse for a minute over medium heat. Add the chicken bites 5 and brown them for about 5–6 minutes, stirring often, until they are nicely browned on all sides. Season with salt 6.
Deglaze with white wine 7 and let the alcohol evaporate completely for about 2 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes 8 and the Taggiasca olives 9.
Add the capers as well 10, some freshly ground black pepper 11 and a pinch of dried oregano 12.
Stir well 13 and continue cooking over medium heat for another 10 minutes 14, until the chicken is tender and the sauce has reduced slightly. Remove the garlic and serve the Mediterranean chicken hot, with its tasty little sauce 15.