Description
Okay, so I was having one of those “I’m too lazy to make a full chicken dinner but I want something that tastes amazing” moments, and boom – these chicken bites happened. Picture this: perfectly seasoned chunks of chicken, grilled until they’ve got those gorgeous char marks, then smothered in the most ridiculously creamy garlic sauce that’ll make you want to lick the plate clean. It’s like chicken tenders had a fancy Italian makeover and decided to become the star of your dinner table.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs if you’re feeling fancy – they’re juicier)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (the good stuff, not the cheap bottle from 2019)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or more, because garlic is life)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed beats the bottle stuff every time)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (or a handful of fresh if you’ve got it)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (adds that gorgeous color)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper (be generous with both)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, but I like a tiny kick)
For the Creamy Garlic Perfection Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter (real butter, not that fake stuff)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (yes, six – we’re not messing around here)
- 1 cup heavy cream (this is not the time for skim milk, people)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (the pre-shredded stuff works, but fresh is SO much better)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (secret ingredient for extra creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (because more garlic never hurt anyone)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (makes everything look fancy)