Description
These Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a touch of heat. Tender chicken bites coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce, garnished with parsley and red chili flakes, make for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Bites:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken stock
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Sriracha, optional)
- 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Bites: In a salad bowl, coat chicken cubes with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil and butter in a skillet, cook chicken until golden brown.
- Make Sauce: Add garlic, honey, stock, lemon juice, and hot sauce; simmer until sauce thickens.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and chili flakes, serve over rice.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness or heat of the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for a colorful and nutritious twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken Bites, Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner, Quick Meal
