Description

These juicy grilled chicken bites are boldly seasoned and finished in a rich, garlicky cream sauce that’s hard to resist. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or main dish served with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.

Ingredients

Scale

For the chicken bites:

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano

For the creamy garlic sauce:

2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the grill: Set your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

2️⃣ Season the chicken: In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, and oregano. Toss well to coat evenly.

3️⃣ Skewer the chicken: Thread the chicken onto skewers. (If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.)

4️⃣ Grill the chicken: Cook on the grill for 5–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.

5️⃣ Make the sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

6️⃣ Add cream and cheese: Pour in the heavy cream and stir. Bring to a gentle simmer, then whisk in Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.

7️⃣ Combine: Add grilled chicken bites into the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.

8️⃣ Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.

Notes

These chicken bites are also great on their own or served over cauliflower rice for a low-carb meal.
You can prep the chicken ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to grill.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a bit of heat.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min