Description
Delicious and tender grilled chicken bites served with a rich and creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful main course that pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Grill and Chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
- Grill the Chicken Bites: Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers or grill them directly if they are small enough. Grill for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through and develops a light char.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: While the chicken grills, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to eliminate the raw taste. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Finish the Sauce: Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3–4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
- Serve: Plate the grilled chicken bites, drizzle generously with the creamy garlic sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh finish.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before grilling using olive oil, garlic, and spices.
- This recipe pairs beautifully with side dishes such as steamed rice, pasta, or grilled vegetables.
- The creamy garlic sauce doubles as a delicious dip or can be tossed with the chicken for a saucier meal.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup chicken with sauce
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
