Description
These Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. Tender chicken bites are seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices, grilled to perfection, and served with a rich and creamy garlic sauce. Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Grilled Chicken Bites:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Grilled Chicken Bites: In a bowl, toss the chicken bites with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken bites for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred on the edges. Remove from grill and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook for 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened, about 3–4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over the grilled chicken bites. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Great served over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- The chicken can also be cooked in a skillet if grilling isn’t an option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
