Description
Quick and easy honey garlic chicken bites cooked in just 25 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken stock
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional; Sriracha recommended)
- 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes, season with salt, pepper, and cornstarch (if using).
- Heat the Oil and Butter: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter until melted.
- Sear the Chicken: Add chicken to the pan, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the Garlic: Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Pour honey, chicken stock, and lemon juice over chicken and stir, letting it bubble for about 2-3 minutes.
- Spice It Up: Add hot sauce if desired and stir.
- Plate and Garnish: Transfer chicken to a serving dish and sprinkle with chili flakes and parsley.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy immediately or drizzle with extra sauce.
Notes
Perfect for serving over rice or as sliders. Experiment with sides like veggies or tortillas!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, honey garlic, quick dinner, weeknight meal, easy recipe