Description
These Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with tender chicken pieces coated in a sticky, flavorful sauce. Quick and easy to make, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add honey mixture, bring to a simmer. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Combine and Serve: Toss chicken in the sauce, heat through. Garnish with parsley and serve over rice.
Notes
- Cut Uniformly: Ensure your chicken pieces are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Adjust the Spice: Feel free to tweak the amount of red pepper flakes based on your heat preference.
- Fresh is Best: Use fresh garlic for a more potent and flavorful sauce.
- Watch the Sauce: Keep an eye on the sauce as it simmers to avoid it becoming too thick or burning.
- Garnish Options: Besides parsley, you can garnish with sesame seeds or green onions for an extra pop of color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
