Juicy Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce
An easy, foolproof recipe for perfectly juicy grilled chicken bites served with an irresistible, herb-packed creamy garlic dipping sauce. Perfect for parties & weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Marinade:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken cubed {900g}
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- ½ cup plain full-fat yogurt
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 3-4 cloves garlic grated
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp milk as needed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Marinate. Whisk marinade ingredients. Pat chicken dry, toss in marinade. Refrigerate 30 mins - 4 hours.
- Step 2: Make Sauce. Whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning. Refrigerate.
- Step 3: Grill. Preheat grill to med-high. Thread chicken on soaked skewers. Grill 3-4 mins per side until cooked through (165°F).
- Step 4: Rest & Serve. Let chicken rest 5 mins. Serve with lemon wedges, herbs, and creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
Chicken thighs are juicier. Skewers are optional. Sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Do not overcook small chicken pieces.