Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
Tender chicken pieces tossed in a sticky honey-garlic sauce for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 pound chicken breasts chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 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
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; add the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large heavy-duty skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until the butter melts and begins to sizzle.
- Add the coated chicken to the pan in a single layer and cook 3–4 minutes per side, turning so pieces are golden and cooked through; work in batches if needed to avoid crowding.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together the minced garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, and hot sauce in a small bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the pan and simmer 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken; cook longer for a stickier glaze.
- Serve the honey garlic chicken bites hot over rice, pasta, or with vegetables.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- large heavy-duty skillet or cast-iron pan
- Small Bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Spatula or tongs
Notes
- Patting chicken dry helps the cornstarch adhere for a crispier exterior.
- Adjust red pepper flakes or hot sauce to control heat level.
- Cook in batches to prevent crowding and ensure even browning.
- The sauce will thicken as it reduces; cook longer for a thicker glaze.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.