Description
Delicious and easy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites cooked in a skillet, featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
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 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 golden brown and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, onion powder, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Cook Garlic and Thicken Sauce: Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour in the honey sauce mixture and bring it to a gentle simmer. In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry, then pour this into the skillet while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Glaze Chicken: Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet, tossing them thoroughly in the thickened sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow the chicken to absorb the flavors.
- Serve: Garnish the honey garlic chicken bites with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot over cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for more juiciness if preferred.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder dish.
- Use cornstarch slurry carefully; add gradually to prevent the sauce from becoming too thick.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a side salad for added nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid drying out the chicken.
