Description
If you’re craving something irresistibly savory, juicy, and perfect for dipping, these Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce are your new go-to. Each golden-browned chicken piece is seasoned just right and paired with a velvety garlic cream sauce that’s downright addictive. Whether you need a quick dinner, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or meal prep protein, this easy recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen. Packed with satisfying texture and comforting flavor, it fits the bill for easy dinner ideas, quick protein snacks, family-friendly meals, and weeknight food ideas that never get boring.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cut chicken thighs into bite-size pieces and place in a bowl.
2. Add olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
3. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until fully cooked and slightly charred.
4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and garnish with parsley.
7. Serve grilled chicken bites with the creamy garlic sauce on the side or drizzled over top.
Notes
Letting the chicken marinate overnight brings out even more flavor.
Be sure not to boil the cream sauce — a gentle simmer keeps it smooth and rich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: grilled chicken bites, creamy garlic chicken, quick dinner, easy protein snack