Description
This recipe for How to Make the Best Creamy Garlic Sauce for Grilled Chicken Bites combines tender chicken bites with a rich, flavorful garlic sauce that is sure to impress at any meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this dish is quick to prepare and offers a delightful balance of creamy and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, toss the cut chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in heavy cream gradually along with grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss the grilled chicken bites in the creamy garlic sauce until well coated. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 105mg