Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken breast coated in a flavorful blend of spices, then pan-fried and tossed in a sticky, sweet, and tangy honey garlic sauce. This quick and easy dish delivers a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and sweet flavors, making it a delicious weeknight dinner served over rice, pasta, or with veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 1.5 pound chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5-6 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce or sriracha
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel. In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the cornstarch, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well until all pieces are evenly coated with the dry mix.
- Cook the Chicken: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large heavy-duty pan over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together the minced garlic, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, and hot sauce or sriracha in a small bowl until well combined.
- Combine and Thicken Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken in the pan. Continue cooking for another 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky, coating the chicken pieces evenly. The longer it cooks, the thicker and stickier the sauce will become.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the honey garlic chicken bites hot over rice, pasta, or alongside steamed vegetables for a delicious, balanced meal.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Freeze leftover chicken in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Texture and crispiness may slightly reduce but flavor remains delicious.
- Adjust red pepper flakes and hot sauce amounts to modify the spice level according to your preference.
- Use chicken thighs if preferred, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 oz chicken with sauce)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
