Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Bites recipe features tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken breast cooked to golden perfection and glazed in a flavorful, sticky honey garlic sauce. With a balanced blend of sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, this quick and easy skillet dish is perfect served over rice for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish and Serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and completely cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, onion powder, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Cook Garlic and Thicken Sauce: Reduce the heat of the skillet to medium. Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour the prepared honey sauce mixture into the skillet and bring it to a simmer. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry, then slowly pour it into the skillet while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Glaze Chicken: Return the cooked chicken bites to the skillet, tossing them in the thickened honey garlic sauce to coat evenly. Continue to cook the chicken in the sauce for another 2-3 minutes until heated through and well glazed.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately over cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken pieces in a little soy sauce and garlic before cooking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a balanced meal.
- This dish reheats well and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
