Description
Delicious and tender grilled chicken bites served with a rich and creamy garlic sauce. This quick and easy recipe features perfectly seasoned chicken grilled to golden perfection and topped with a luscious sauce made from butter, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, garnished with fresh parsley for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it’s ready for cooking the chicken bites evenly and thoroughly.
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in this mixture until they are evenly coated with the marinade.
- Grill the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers or place them directly on the grill grates. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, turning occasionally until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: While the chicken is grilling, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Simmer the Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer gently for 4-5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Combine and Serve: Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a serving platter and pour the creamy garlic sauce over the top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add color and freshness. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- To avoid the skewers burning, use soaked wooden skewers or metal ones.
- For a lighter version of the sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This recipe pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the chicken bites in a grill pan or skillet on the stovetop.
