Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
Tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces Makes for tender bites
- Salt and black pepper to taste Salt and black pepper, to taste For seasoning chicken
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Adds flavor
- ¼ cup honey For the sweet glaze
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce For flavor
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar For acidity
- 1 teaspoon onion powder Enhances flavor
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes For a bit of heat
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch To thicken sauce
- 2 tablespoons water To mix with cornstarch
- Fresh parsley, chopped to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) For garnish
- Cooked rice for serving Cooked rice, for serving To serve with chicken bites
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken breasts into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
- Mince the garlic and measure out all other ingredients.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and black pepper, then add to skillet. Cook for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Pour honey sauce mixture into the skillet and let it come to a gentle simmer.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add to bubbling sauce, stirring continuously until thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet and toss until chicken is coated in sauce, heating through for another 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Notes
To adapt for dietary restrictions, use tamari for gluten-free or replace honey with a zero-calorie sweetener. Ensure you don’t overcook the chicken or burn the garlic.