Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a flavorful, sticky honey garlic sauce with a hint of spice from red pepper flakes and hot sauce. This quick and easy skillet dish is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner served over rice, pasta, or alongside your favorite veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sauce and Cooking
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5-6 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce or sriracha
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken with cornstarch, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large heavy-duty pan over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, ensuring the chicken is slightly crispy on the edges.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, and hot sauce or sriracha until well combined.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken in the pan. Continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and coats the chicken pieces thoroughly. The longer you cook, the thicker and stickier the sauce becomes.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the honey garlic chicken bites immediately over steamed rice, pasta, or with your choice of vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the chicken in airtight containers for up to 3 months. The texture may soften, but the flavor remains delicious.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes and hot sauce based on your spice preference.
- Serve with steamed or roasted vegetables for a well-rounded meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 6 ounces of cooked chicken with sauce)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
