Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are irresistible, golden nuggets coated in a sweet and sticky glaze that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for parties or cozy nights at home, these easy-to-make bites combine the flavors of honey and garlic to create a dish that everyone will love. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a memorable treat that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup pure honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ cup cornstarch
- For the Sauce: 2 tbsp brown sugar
- For the Sauce: ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss chicken in marinade until well-coated; let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Coat marinated chicken in cornstarch until fully covered.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes per batch).
- Serve immediately garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (120g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, swap honey for maple syrup or experiment by adding different herbs or spices to the marinade. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in a skillet over medium heat for optimal juiciness.