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Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Recipe

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Quick, bite‑sized chicken pieces coated in a sticky, savory‑sweet honey garlic glaze—crisp on the outside and tender inside.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish / Chicken
  • Method: Pan‑searing / Stir / Glazing
  • Cuisine: Asian fusion / American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (≈ 450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite‑sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • For garnish: sesame seeds, chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the cornstarch in a shallow bowl and toss the chicken pieces in it, coating lightly and shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat.
  4. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add the minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds to 1 minute), being careful not to burn.
  6. Add the honey, soy sauce, and vinegar (plus red pepper flakes if using). Stir and let the sauce simmer for 1–2 minutes until it slightly thickens.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce, cooking for another minute or two until everything is glossy and heated through.
  8. Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
  9. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or as is.

Notes

  • If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water or chicken broth to loosen it.
  • For extra crispiness, you can double‑coating the chicken in cornstarch (i.e., coat, shake off, coat again) before searing.
  • To make it gluten‑free, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
  • You can bake the chicken pieces at 400 °F (200 °C) for ~20 minutes (flipping halfway) and then toss in the sauce.
  • Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently, adding a little water or broth if needed to re‑loosen the sauce.

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