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A bowl overflowing with glossy, caramelized honey garlic chicken bites garnished with fresh green parsley and red chili flakes.

Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
Tender, pan-seared poultry coated in a rich, sweet, and savory glaze. This quick skillet meal transforms simple pantry staples into a comforting dinner in under thirty minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings:4 bowls
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:American
Calories:350kcal
Cost:$10
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For searing the meat
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts Skinless and boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced finely
  • ¼ cup honey Creates the sticky, sweet glaze
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Adds a bright, tangy acidity
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Builds the savory background
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes For a subtle kick of heat
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Mixed with water for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons water For the cornstarch slurry
  • salt and pepper To taste
  • fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch cast iron skillet For developing a deep sear
  • 2 Mixing bowls For the sauce and slurry
  • 1 Whisk To combine the glaze ingredients evenly

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned chicken pieces until golden brown and opaque inside.
    A bowl overflowing with glossy, caramelized honey garlic chicken bites garnished with fresh green parsley and red chili flakes.
  2. Whisk the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, onion powder, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl until completely smooth.
  3. Lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic to the same skillet, and cook briefly until highly fragrant.
    Hands use a wooden spoon to stir sizzling minced garlic in hot oil inside a black cast iron skillet.
  4. Pour the honey mixture into the skillet, bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the liquid.
  5. Toss the cooked meat back into the skillet for two minutes until heated through and heavily coated in the sticky glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g (1 bowl)Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 45gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Pat the meat completely dry with a paper towel before cooking to ensure it develops a deep, golden-brown crust in the hot skillet.