Description
These Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are juicy, flavorful, and quick to make. Coated in a sticky-sweet garlic sauce, they make a perfect weeknight dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped scallions, for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut 1 pound of chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken with flour and cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Work in batches if needed.
- Remove cooked chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
- Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken to ensure it crisps up nicely.
- Adjust honey or soy sauce to taste for a sweeter or saltier profile.
- This dish pairs well with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
