Maple Garlic Chicken Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Recipe
The Maple Garlic Chicken Bites with Spicy Cajun Alfredo Recipe is bold, creamy, sweet and spicy.
Ingredients
For Maple Garlic Chicken Bites:
- 2 large chicken breasts cubed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes
For Spicy Cajun Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1½ tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp chili powder
Instructions
Cut the Chicken
- Cut chicken into small, even cubes. This helps them cook fast and evenly.
Season the Chicken
- Add salt, pepper, paprika and chili flakes. Mix well to coat all pieces.
Heat the Pan
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until hot.
Cook the Chicken
- Add chicken to pan. Cook until golden and fully cooked inside.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic. Stir and cook until fragrant and soft.
Add Maple Sauce
- Pour in maple syrup and soy sauce. Stir well and glaze chicken evenly.
Caramelize the Bites
- Cook until sauce thickens and coats chicken pieces nicely.
Remove Chicken
- Transfer maple garlic chicken bites to a plate. Set aside warm.
Melt Butter
- In a saucepan, melt butter on low heat. Do not burn.
Add Cream and Milk
- Pour cream and milk into butter. Stir gently and heat slowly.
Add Seasonings
- Add Cajun spice, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt and chili powder.
Thicken the Sauce
- Simmer sauce until it thickens slightly. Stir often to prevent burning.
Add Cheese
- Add parmesan cheese slowly. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Combine Dish
- Add chicken bites into sauce. Toss gently until coated.
Final Simmer
- Simmer for 3 minutes to blend flavors well.
Serve Hot
- Serve hot and fresh for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for stronger flavor.
- Adjust Cajun spice for more or less heat.
- Add honey instead of maple for different sweetness.
- Use shrimp instead of chicken for seafood version.
- Add mushrooms for extra texture.
- Use pasta instead of bites for full Alfredo meal.
- Add spinach for healthier version.
- Use half cream and half milk for lighter sauce.