Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce are juicy, flavorful pieces of marinated chicken grilled to perfection and served with a rich, garlicky dipping sauce—ideal as an appetizer, snack, or main dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
- For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (120g) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken bites for 3–4 minutes per side or until fully cooked and lightly charred.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve the grilled chicken hot with the creamy garlic sauce on the side or drizzled over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can bake the chicken bites at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes if a grill is not available.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for a tangier and healthier sauce.
- The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg