Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Creamy, juicy, and packed with garlic flavor, Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce is the kind of recipe that feels like a warm hug on a plate. Quick to prepare and irresistible to both kids and adults, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavor to your dinner table in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Grill or Grill Pan
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Creamy Garlic Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt Use what you prefer for richness.
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken cubes, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well so every cube is evenly coated.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the creamy garlic sauce in a separate bowl by mixing mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the sauce over the grilled chicken and serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley or lemon wedges.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, cooked chicken bites can be frozen for up to 2 months.