Description
Delicious grilled chicken bites marinated with a blend of spices and served with a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Perfect as a savory appetizer or a flavorful main dish, these tender chicken pieces offer a satisfying combination of smoky grilled flavor and creamy, tangy sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 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
For the 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 is hot enough for cooking the chicken evenly and achieving those perfect char marks.
- Cut Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1 to 2 inches each, for easy grilling and serving.
- Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a large mixing bowl for seasoning.
- Coat with Olive Oil: Drizzle olive oil over the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly, which helps the seasoning stick and prevents sticking on the grill.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper over the oiled chicken for a balanced, flavorful seasoning blend.
- Mix Thoroughly: Toss the chicken until all pieces are coated well with the seasoning mixture.
- Marinate: Let the seasoned chicken sit for a few minutes to allow the spices to infuse into the meat.
- Make Sauce: While the chicken marinates, prepare the creamy garlic sauce for serving.
- Mix Sauce Base: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic to infuse the sauce with rich garlicky flavor.
- Add Lemon Juice: Pour the lemon juice into the sauce mixture and stir again to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Incorporate Parsley: Finely chop fresh parsley and fold it into the sauce for a fresh, herbal note and color.
- Arrange Chicken on Grill: Place chicken pieces evenly spaced on the preheated grill to ensure thorough cooking and even grill marks.
- Grill Chicken: Grill the chicken bites for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, turning occasionally, until cooked through and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove Chicken: Take the grilled chicken off the heat and transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve: Serve the grilled chicken bites alongside the creamy garlic sauce for dipping or drizzle the sauce over the chicken as desired.
- Garnish: Sprinkle extra chopped fresh parsley over the chicken for added flavor and a pop of color.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken pieces are uniform in size for even cooking.
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper amount to make the dish more or less spicy.
- The creamy garlic sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to two days.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness to avoid undercooking.
- If a grill is unavailable, you can use a grill pan or broiler as alternatives.
