Description
Savory Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are a quick, delicious family favorite that satisfy cravings and are perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Stock
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Pepper Flakes
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Start by cutting the boneless skinless chicken breast into 1-inch cubes. Toss the pieces with cornstarch, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a bowl.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and unsalted butter over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chicken cubes in a single layer. Cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until the garlic is golden and fragrant.
- Stir in the honey, low-sodium chicken stock, lemon juice, and optional hot sauce.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley and red chili pepper flakes. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Can use chicken thighs for richer flavor.
- Feel free to use coconut oil instead of olive oil.
- Or substitute with more olive oil for a dairy-free version.
- Maple syrup works as a vegan alternative for honey.
- Vegetable broth is a substitute for chicken stock.
- Lime juice can also be used instead of lemon juice.
- Optional hot sauce adds a hint of heat.
- Chives are a nice alternative to parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg