Description
These Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are an easy-to-make dish that satisfies cravings for sweet and savory flavors. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a luscious honey-garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion from weeknight dinners to game nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Honey and Soy Sauce: Pour in the honey and soy sauce, stirring to combine well.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add it to the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce until fully coated and heated through.
- Garnish: If desired, sprinkle chopped green onions on top for added freshness and color.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately, either on a platter or over cooked rice.
Notes
- For crispier chicken bites, coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch before cooking or bake them for a few extra minutes after saucing.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Prep chicken and sauce ahead of time for quicker cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: N/A