PCLinuxOS Recipe Corner Bonus: Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

For the Chicken:
 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 teaspoon paprika
 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
 ¼ teaspoon salt
 ¼ teaspoon black pepper
 ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
 ½ cup mayonnaise
 ¼ cup sour cream
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
 1 teaspoon lemon juice
 ¼ teaspoon salt
 ¼ teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Prep the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken cubes, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Toss to coat.

Grill the Chicken: Grill the chicken cubes over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Serve: Arrange grilled chicken bites on a platter and drizzle with Creamy Garlic Sauce.

TIPS & TWEAKS:

Spice it up: Add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the chicken marinade.

Make it a meal: Serve chicken bites with a side of rice, pasta, or vegetables.

Garnish with fresh parsley or chives.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 320    Carbs: 2g    Sodium: 490mg     Fiber: 0g    Protein: 26g