Description
Delicious and juicy grilled chicken bites seasoned with a blend of spices and served with a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Perfect as a tasty appetizer or a flavorful main course, this recipe combines smoky grilled chicken with a tangy, garlicky dipping sauce for an irresistible bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it’s hot and ready for the chicken bites.
- Cut Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1 to 2 inches each, for quick and even grilling.
- Prepare Chicken: Place chicken pieces in a large mixing bowl.
- Coat Chicken: Drizzle olive oil over the chicken pieces, evenly coating them to help the seasoning stick and to enhance grilling.
- Season Chicken: Sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper over the chicken pieces.
- Toss Seasoning: Toss the chicken thoroughly to ensure each piece is well coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Marinate: Set the seasoned chicken aside for a few minutes to let the flavors meld and infuse the meat.
- Make Sauce: While the chicken rests, prepare the creamy garlic sauce.
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and heavy cream.
- Add Garlic: Stir minced garlic into the sauce mixture for a robust garlic flavor.
- Add Lemon Juice: Pour in lemon juice and mix well for a tangy balance.
- Add Parsley: Finely chop fresh parsley and stir it into the sauce for freshness and color.
- Grill Chicken: Place chicken bites on the grill, spreading out evenly to ensure proper cooking.
- Cook Chicken: Grill for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, turning occasionally, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is cooked through with appealing grill marks.
- Remove Chicken: Once cooked, remove chicken from the grill and transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve: Serve grilled chicken bites with the creamy garlic sauce either on the side for dipping or drizzled on top.
- Garnish: Garnish with extra chopped fresh parsley to enhance presentation and add a fresh burst of flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the grill is properly preheated to get nice sear marks and prevent sticking.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken is cooked to the safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- For extra spice, add more cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken seasoning or sauce.
- You can prepare the garlic sauce in advance and keep it refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the chicken bites in a hot skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil.
