Description
Fire up your grill and get ready for a bite-sized flavor bomb. These Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce bring together juicy, smoky chicken pieces and a luxuriously smooth sauce that drips with garlicky goodness. Perfect for quick dinners, party appetizers, or even meal prep, this recipe fits right into your go-to list of easy dinner ideas and protein-packed food ideas.
Whether you’re hunting for an easy recipe that feels gourmet or dreaming up new healthy snack options, this dish delivers. With each bite, you get charred edges, savory depth, and that crave-worthy creamy finish—all in under an hour.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites:
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken to coat. Let marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill chicken bites for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked and charred. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook for another minute. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then add cream, mustard, and lemon juice. Simmer 5-7 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Plate the chicken bites and drizzle with warm garlic sauce. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner