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Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Recipe
Emily

Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Quick and flavorful chicken bites tossed in a sticky honey garlic sauce with a touch of soy and vinegar. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners served over rice, noodles, or veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch, for coating
  • 0.5 tsp salt, to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, for cooking
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp green onions, sliced, for garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl for coating chicken
  • Tongs for turning chicken
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • serving plates

Method
 

  1. Pat dry chicken and toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
  4. Remove chicken and set aside. Reduce heat to medium.
  5. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  7. Return chicken to the pan, tossing to coat with the sauce.
  8. Let the sauce thicken for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  9. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  10. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Adjust red pepper flakes for your desired spice level. Pair with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.