Name: Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil; 3–4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup healthy honey; 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup water or chicken broth; 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water; pinch of red pepper flakes (optional); sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Description

Sweet, sticky, and tender chicken bites cooked in a glossy honey garlic sauce, ready in under 30 minutes for a quick and satisfying family dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil

3–4 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup healthy honey

3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup water or chicken broth

1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces, pat dry, then season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken in a single layer for 3–4 minutes per side until golden; remove and set aside.

3. Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic to the same skillet, and sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.

4. Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and water or broth, then simmer for 2–3 minutes.

5. Whisk cornstarch slurry into the sauce and cook until glossy and thickened, about 1–2 minutes.

6. Return chicken to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, cook 3–5 more minutes until heated through, then garnish and serve.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: main course
Method: pan-frying
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: about 6 bites

Keywords: easy honey garlic chicken bites, quick chicken dinner, 30 minute meal, one pot meal, healthy honey, honey garlic chicken, weeknight dinner, sticky chicken, family meal