Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
This Honey Garlic Chicken Bites recipe has the perfect balance of the sweet and savory umami flavors for a very popular delicious dish. A simple recipe to make in 25 minutes for a tasty dinner served with rice, noodles or in a stir fry and as a yummy chicken appetizer for special occasions!!
Also try my honey garlic pork chops, oven baked chicken thighs, slow cooker bbq chicken thighs, bang bang chicken skewers and my easy baked chicken meatballs.
Honey garlic chicken and rice
We often enjoy honey garlic chicken on a bed of plain rice or cilantro lime rice with my Chinese chicken salad for a quick weeknight dinner.
The chicken honey garlic sauce is so good with honey, fresh garlic and soy sauce it can also be used in other recipes like honey garlic chicken breasts or chicken wings.
I love this recipe as it is easy to serve and eat cut into small pieces and perfect for leftovers on a salad or a wrap for a meal planning lunch or dinner the next day.
If you enjoy this recipe can try my easy orange chicken with chicken nuggets, bbq chicken wings, oven baked chicken kabobs and my Mongolian beef recipes.
Recipe Snapshot
QUICK AND EASY: dinner on the table in 25 minutes
FULL OF FLAVOR: classic sweet and savory pairing
POPULAR DISH: versatile recipe that everyone loves
Ingredients
- Chicken – 1 1/2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- All Purpose Flour
- Salt and Black Pepper
- Avocado Oil
- Honey
- Garlic Cloves – 4 gloves of minced garlic
- Soy Sauce
- Green Onions – sliced for the garnish is optional
- Sesame Seeds – for the garnish is optional
Variations: Make honey garlic chicken breasts by not cutting the chicken into bite sized pieces and using the whole breasts in this recipe.
How to make honey garlic chicken bites
STEP ONE – In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the flour mixture.
STEP TWO – Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
STEP THREE – Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
STEP FOUR – In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce until well combined.
STEP FIVE – Reduce the heat to medium and pour the honey garlic sauce into the same skillet used for the chicken. Cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
STEP SIX – Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the honey garlic sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and the sauce is well incorporated.
STEP SEVEN – Serve the chicken bites hot and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Sandra’s Tips
- Cut the chicken into uniform bite sized pieces for the best even cooking
- Do not overlook your chicken for the best juicy chicken and it does not become tough and dry
- Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds for added texture, flavor and freshness
- For a make ahead dinner you can prepare the chicken and let it marinate in the fridge overnight and cook when ready
- Best served fresh and hot from the skillet so cook when you are ready to serve
Storage and reheating instructions
Store leftover chicken using an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a pan on the stove over medium heat for a couple of minutes or just until heated through. Or in a microwave-safe dish using 30 second intervals in the microwave until heated through.
Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
Thisย Honey Garlic Chicken Bites recipe has the perfect balance of the sweet and savory umami flavors that makes for a very popular delicious dish. A simple recipe to prepare for a tasty easy dinner recipe served with rice, noodles or in a stir fry and as a yummy chicken appetizer for special occasions!!
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup avocado oil
1/3 cup honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the flour mixture.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce until well combined.
- Reduce the heat to medium and pour the honey garlic sauce into the same skillet used for the chicken. Cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
- Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the honey garlic sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and the sauce is well incorporated.
- Serve the chicken bites hot and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
Storage and reheating instructions:
Store leftover chicken using an airtight container in the fridge for up toย 3 days.
Reheat in a pan on the stove over medium heat for a couple of minutes or just until heated through. Or in a microwave-safe dish using 30 second intervals in the microwave until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
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