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Introduction

These Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce are juicy, smoky, and incredibly satisfying. Perfect as an appetizer, weeknight dinner, or party snack, these bites pair charred, marinated chicken with a rich, velvety garlic sauce that clings beautifully to every piece. The dish is quick, versatile, and tastes like something from a restaurant—but incredibly easy to make at home.

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Ingredients

For the Chicken Bites

• 1 lb (450 g) boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce

• 1 tbsp butter
• 3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter sauce)
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: pinch of chili flakes

For Garnish

• Chopped parsley
• Extra Parmesan

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Method Overview

1. Marinate the chicken with spices and lemon.
2. Grill or pan-sear the chicken until golden and cooked through.
3. Prepare the creamy garlic sauce in a separate pan.
4. Combine chicken with sauce and simmer briefly.
5. Serve hot with your favorite sides.

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Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the chicken pieces and mix well to coat evenly.
3. Let marinate for 15–30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).

2. Grill or Cook the Chicken

Grill method:

1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken pieces and cook 4–5 minutes per side, until lightly charred and cooked through.

Pan-sear method:

1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer.
3. Cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and cooked through.

Remove chicken from heat and set aside.

3. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce

1. In a clean pan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and sauté 30–45 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn).
3. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir.
4. Add Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
5. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes.

4. Combine

1. Add the cooked chicken bites to the sauce.
2. Toss to coat and let simmer for 2 minutes so the flavors blend.

5. Garnish and Serve

• Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
• Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or warm bread.

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