Description
These Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, making them a hit among family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken stock
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, Sriracha recommended)
- 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Toss the chicken breast cubes with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until they’re evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken cubes in a single layer and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown.
- Reduce the heat and add minced garlic, stirring for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in honey, chicken stock, lemon juice, and hot sauce, stirring to coat the chicken.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and garnish with parsley and red chili flakes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispy chicken, do not skip the cornstarch coating. Adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg