Description
These Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for an easy dinner, quick lunch, healthy snack, or party appetizer. Tender chicken bites are seasoned and grilled until golden, then served with a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce that makes this easy recipe one of those food ideas you will want for busy weeknights, dinner ideas, and simple crowd-pleasing meals.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Extra parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
3. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
5. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Whisk in the cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and let the sauce simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. Add the lemon juice and chopped parsley, then stir to combine.
9. Transfer the chicken bites to a serving plate and serve with the creamy garlic sauce for dipping or drizzling.
10. Garnish with extra parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Cut the chicken into even pieces so it cooks quickly and browns evenly.
Keep the heat low when making the sauce so the dairy stays smooth and creamy.
Add a splash of milk or cream when reheating the sauce if it thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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