Simple Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Recipe
Tender bite-sized chicken pieces cooked in a flavorful honey garlic sauce that is sweet, savory, and slightly spicy. This simple honey garlic chicken bites recipe is quick to prepare with just a few pantry staples, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep. The chicken is pan-seared to golden perfection and then coated in a sticky, aromatic glaze that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Thickener
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season them with salt and pepper evenly on all sides.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken bites in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Stir in honey, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Chicken with Sauce: Return the cooked chicken bites to the skillet and toss them in the thickened honey garlic sauce until they are fully coated and heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately over steamed rice or your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the level of spiciness.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Make sure not to burn the garlic when sautéing; cook just until fragrant.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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