Description
These Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce, creating a perfect combination that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Quick and easy to make, this Asian-inspired dish is ideal for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
For Garnish:
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, water, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Combine and Thicken: Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken, add the cornstarch slurry, and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice, noodles, or with steamed vegetables.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
