Description
Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce are juicy, bite-sized chicken pieces seasoned and grilled to perfection, then served with a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, season chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Let marinate for at least 15–30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken bites for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through and lightly charred.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Remove sauce from heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve grilled chicken bites topped or dipped in creamy garlic sauce and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Do not overcook chicken to keep it juicy.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy version.
- Sauce thickens as it cools—add a splash of milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American