Description
Juicy, bite-sized grilled chicken bites served with a rich, velvety creamy garlic sauce — the perfect weeknight hero meal or appetizer for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (like parsley or chives)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step: Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
- Step: Toss chicken in a bowl with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Step: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Step: Grill chicken bites for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
- Step: Transfer chicken to a platter and drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
Dry the chicken pieces well before grilling for best caramelization. Let the sauce sit for 10 minutes to develop fuller flavor. Optional: Add a pinch of smoked paprika to the seasoning mix for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, chicken bites, creamy garlic sauce, easy dinner, chicken recipe, appetizer