Description
These Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s bursting with flavor! Tender chicken is coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze with a hint of spice. It’s a simple and satisfying dish that’s perfect for serving over rice or your favorite sides.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook Garlic and Thicken Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant. Pour in the honey mixture and bring to a simmer. Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Pour the slurry into the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Glaze Chicken: Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over cooked rice.
Notes
- Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Watch the sauce carefully to prevent burning or over-thickening.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions for added flavor and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ยฝ pound chicken with sauce and ยฝ cup rice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg