Cilantro Chicken Bites with Kiwi Strawberry Salsa

Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or party appetizers!

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

🍗 For the Chicken:

• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1 lime

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

🥝🍓 For the Kiwi Strawberry Salsa:

• 2 ripe kiwis, peeled & diced

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

• 2 tbsp red onion, very finely chopped

• 1–2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

• Juice of ½ lime

• Pinch of salt

• Optional: 1 small jalapeño, finely minced (for heat)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, mix:

• Olive oil

• Lime juice

• Garlic

• Salt, pepper

• Cumin & paprika

• Cilantro

Add chicken pieces and toss well.
Let marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge for more flavor).

2️⃣ Make the Salsa

In a separate bowl, gently combine:

• Kiwi

• Strawberries

• Red onion

• Cilantro

• Lime juice

• Salt

Mix carefully so fruit stays chunky.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

3️⃣ Cook the Chicken

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add chicken in a single layer (don’t overcrowd).
Cook 3–4 minutes per side until:

• Golden brown

• Cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 75°C)

Remove from heat.

4️⃣ Assemble & Serve

Spoon fresh kiwi strawberry salsa over warm chicken bites.

🍽 Serving Ideas

• Serve over rice or quinoa

• Stuff into tacos

• Add to salad bowls

• Serve with tortilla chips as an appetizer

💡 Beginner Tips

• Pat chicken dry before marinating for better browning

• If fruit is very juicy, drain slightly before serving

• Want grill flavor? Skewer and grill 8–10 minutes