Description
Succulent Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce elevate weeknight dinners from ordinary to extraordinary. Packed with zesty flavors and tender chicken morsels, this simple recipe promises a delightful culinary experience you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Sauce and Herbs:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine diced chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the aromatic spice blend.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium heat, creating an even cooking surface for the marinated chicken pieces.
- Carefully place chicken cubes onto the hot cooking surface, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust and reach complete internal doneness, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- While chicken cooks, prepare the creamy garlic sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, tangy lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and black pepper until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Once chicken bites are perfectly grilled with slight charring and cooked through, transfer them to a serving platter.
- Generously drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over the hot chicken bites, ensuring each morsel is lightly coated with the rich, zesty dressing.
- Serve immediately, allowing guests to enjoy the warm, spiced chicken with its luxurious garlic sauce accompaniment.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor by letting it sit in the seasoning mix for 30 minutes before grilling, allowing spices to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Ensure even cooking by cutting chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces, preventing some chunks from overcooking while others remain undercooked.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F, guaranteeing safe and juicy chicken without drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 555 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg