Description
Get ready to indulge in the delightful flavors of Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce. This easy-to-make dish features tender, marinated chicken bites grilled to perfection and served with a rich, tangy garlic sauce that elevates every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners, backyard gatherings, or as a protein-packed snack, these savory morsels will surely impress your family and friends. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can easily create this mouthwatering meal that checks all the boxes for taste, nutrition, and convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix olive oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Chill until serving.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Cook chicken bites for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Serve: Enjoy the grilled chicken bites drizzled or dipped in the creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg