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Close-up of seared chicken pieces with dark grill marks and a thick white garlic sauce drizzle. (Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce)

Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Tender, bite-sized chicken breast pieces seared with deep grill marks and smoky edges, finished with a rich, opaque creamy white garlic sauce, fresh parsley, and cracked black pepper. A high-protein, gourmet meal in minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Prep
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes (680g)
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or other high-smoke point oil (15ml)
  • 1 tsp sea salt divided (5g)
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper divided (5g)
Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240ml)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (30g)
  • 6 cloves garlic finely minced (30g)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped (15g)

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Grill Pan Essential for deep grill marks
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan For the garlic sauce
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

Searing the Chicken
  1. Pat chicken bites dry and toss with oil, half the salt, and half the pepper.
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deep char marks form and internal temp is 165°F (74°C). Remove to a bowl.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes until soft but not browned.
  2. Whisk in heavy cream and simmer gently until thickened enough to coat a spoon.
Assembly
  1. Pour the thick sauce over the chicken bites. Garnish with remaining pepper and fresh parsley.

Notes

Do not crowd the pan; sear in batches to ensure those dark grill marks form.
Let the chicken rest for 3 minutes before saucing to prevent the sauce from thinning out.