Description
Chicken Bites with Strawberry-Jalapeño Mint Salsa Bowl is a fresh and flavorful chicken recipe perfect for dinner or meal prep. This easy chicken bowl combines crispy chicken bites with a sweet and spicy strawberry-jalapeño salsa for the ultimate contrast in texture and taste. Great for summer meals, healthy bowls, or crowd-pleasing appetizers.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or thighs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
1 large egg
1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
1 cup diced strawberries
1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp honey (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken piece through flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken bites in batches for 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Alternatively, air fry at 400°F for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. In a bowl, mix diced strawberries, chopped jalapeño, mint, lime juice, and honey. Let sit for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Serve the chicken bites over rice, quinoa, or greens. Top with strawberry-jalapeño mint salsa and garnish with extra mint or lime juice.
Notes
Keep salsa and chicken stored separately to maintain texture.
Use an air fryer to keep this dish lighter and crispier.
Make it spicier by leaving jalapeño seeds in or adding hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet or Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg