Description
Sizzling Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce elevate weeknight dinners with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Each tender chicken morsel promises rich, garlicky goodness that beckons you to savor every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken pieces by massaging with olive oil and a blend of aromatic spices, ensuring each morsel is evenly coated with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a grill or skillet to medium temperature, creating a perfect surface for achieving a golden-brown exterior while maintaining succulent interior of the chicken.
- Cook chicken for approximately 6-8 minutes, rotating periodically to ensure uniform caramelization and thorough cooking throughout each bite.
- Craft the creamy garlic sauce by melting butter in a separate skillet, releasing its rich, nutty essence.
- Introduce minced garlic to the melted butter, sautéing briefly to unlock its intense, fragrant notes without burning.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, allowing it to gently simmer and develop a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese, stirring consistently until it melts completely and the sauce reaches a luscious, slightly thickened consistency.
- Season the sauce with a delicate balance of salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Delicately fold the grilled chicken bites into the creamy garlic sauce, ensuring each piece is elegantly enrobed.
- Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, enabling the flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous garnish.
- Serve immediately over your choice of pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables, creating a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are similar in size for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help spices adhere and promote better browning.
- Use cast iron skillet or grill pan for deeper flavor and beautiful caramelization.
- Adjust sauce thickness by simmering longer or adding more Parmesan cheese for desired consistency.
- Replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half for lighter sauce.
- Use cornstarch instead of flour to thicken sauce if needed.
- Fresh garlic delivers more robust flavor compared to powdered garlic in seasoning.
- Allow chicken to rest briefly after cooking to retain maximum juiciness and prevent dryness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 545
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg