Description
Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites that are crispy, sticky, and bursting with sweet and garlicky flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners served over rice or alongside steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Toss chicken cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, red pepper flakes, honey, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet and reduce heat to low.
- Toss chicken in the sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately over rice or with steamed vegetables.
Notes
- For a healthier option, try air frying the chicken bites instead of pan-frying.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce for a brighter flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, use a skillet with a splash of chicken broth to maintain the glaze texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken Bites, sticky chicken, crispy chicken bites, easy chicken dinner, sweet garlic chicken