Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
These honey garlic chicken bites are the dinner equivalent of a crowd-pleaser. Bite-sized chicken pieces get a quick sear until golden, then tossed in a sticky honey-garlic-soy glaze that caramelizes in the pan. Kids inhale them, adults steal extras, and the whole thing takes 15 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bite-sized pieces cook in under 5 minutes
- Sticky honey garlic glaze from pantry staples
- Kid-tested, parent-approved
- Pairs with rice, noodles, or just a fork
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Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Toss chicken cubes with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- In the same pan, add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir and let bubble for 1 minute.
- Return chicken to the pan and toss until every piece is coated in the sticky glaze.
- Serve over rice, topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Recipe Tips
- Cut chicken into even-sized pieces for uniform cooking.
- The cornstarch coating gives the chicken a light crust that holds the glaze.
- Double the sauce if you want extra for drizzling over rice.
- Swap chicken for extra-firm tofu for a vegetarian version.
Calories: 340 | Protein: 34g | Fat: 10g | Carbs: 26g
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Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients used.
