Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Bites recipe features tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken cooked in a flavorful honey garlic sauce with a hint of spice and tanginess. Perfectly caramelized and coated in a sweet and savory glaze, these chicken bites make an easy and delicious meal served over fluffy cooked rice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner packed with delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 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 & Serving:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 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 until the pieces are golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, onion powder, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Cook Garlic and Simmer Sauce: Lower the skillet heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour in the honey sauce mixture and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce: Create a cornstarch slurry by stirring together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Pour the slurry into the skillet with the sauce and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Return the cooked chicken bites to the skillet and toss them thoroughly in the thickened honey garlic sauce. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until the chicken is heated through and well coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken bites. Serve the honey garlic chicken hot over cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt content of the dish.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Cook chicken pieces evenly sized to ensure uniform cooking.
- Serve immediately for best texture; sauce thickens more as it cools.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
