Creamy Garlic Sauce for Grilled Chicken Bites
Elevate your meal experience with this irresistible creamy garlic sauce for grilled chicken bites. Perfectly rich and garlicky, this sauce complements tender chicken pieces, making it a fantastic choice for casual dinners, appetizers at gatherings, or even meal prep. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity—quick to prepare yet packed with flavor. Whether you’re dipping fresh veggies or drizzling it over pasta, this creamy garlic sauce will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
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
- 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
- Toss chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until coated.
- In a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Toss grilled chicken bites in the creamy garlic sauce or drizzle on top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg