Description
Juicy grilled chicken bites coated in a rich, buttery garlic cream sauce. This dish offers a perfect balance of smoky, savory, and creamy flavors, with tender chicken and a luscious sauce.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5–6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Season the chicken bites with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the seasoned chicken bites on a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat until cooked through and lightly charred.
- While the chicken is grilling, prepare the creamy garlic sauce. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring, until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering sauce and stir until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Add the grilled chicken bites to the creamy garlic sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 20 minutes before grilling.
- Ensure chicken pieces are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Pat chicken dry before grilling for a better sear.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when grilling to prevent steaming.
- Deglaze the pan after cooking chicken to add flavor to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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