Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
Seared chicken pieces tossed in a sticky honey garlic glaze, cooked in one skillet in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use low-sodium for a less salty glaze.
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional.
- sliced green onions and sesame seeds For garnish.
Instructions
Cooking
- Pat the chicken dry and toss with the cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Whisk the honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer (cook in two batches if crowded) and sear 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce and simmer 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the glaze thickens and coats the chicken. Make sure the largest piece reaches 165°F.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and serve hot.
Notes
Serve over steamed rice with roasted broccoli, or with toothpicks as an appetizer. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours for up to 3 to 4 days. Nutrition information is an estimate.