Description
Let me tell you about this garlic sauce grilled chicken that’s become my absolute go-to when I want to impress without stressing. It’s this perfect combo of juicy grilled chicken that’s been marinated in a ridiculous amount of garlic (no such thing as too much, fight me), herbs, and a few secret ingredients that make people think you’ve been cooking all day. The sauce? Oh buddy, it’s the kind of thing you’ll want to put on EVERYTHING after you try it. I started making this when my friend Dave came over claiming he was “tired of boring chicken,” and now he asks for it every single time he visits.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 6 cloves garlic (or 10 if you’re like me and measure garlic with your heart)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (the good stuff if you’ve got it)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed makes a difference)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (gives it that little somethin’-somethin’)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano (or a handful of fresh if you’ve got some growing)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked if you have it)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (skip if you’re a spice wimp)
- 1 tablespoon honey (balances the garlic and acid perfectly)
- Salt and pepper to taste (be generous with both)
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken (thighs are juicier, breasts are leaner – you pick)
For the Garlic Sauce:
- 1 whole head of garlic (yes, an ENTIRE head)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional but recommended)
For Serving:
- More fresh chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
- Maybe some crusty bread to soak up that sauce (because you will NOT want to waste a drop)