Description
These Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce are a perfect appetizer or main course option. Tender, flavorful grilled chicken bites are paired with a rich and creamy garlic sauce that takes this dish to the next level.
Ingredients
Scale
For the grilled chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the creamy garlic sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Prepare the chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Grill the chicken: Grill the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the garlic sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in flour, then slowly whisk in heavy cream. Add Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Cook until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Serve: Drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over the grilled chicken bites and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Great served over rice, pasta, or with roasted vegetables.
- You can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
