Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
Tender, juicy chunks of chicken pan-seared until golden, then tossed in an irresistible sticky honey garlic sauce. This viral-worthy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and delivers bold, sweet-savory flavor that the whole family will love. Perfect over rice or noodles for an easy weeknight dinner.
4 servings · Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · Total 25 min
American · Main Course · Dinner
Ingredients
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1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
Coating
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp onion powder
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Sauce
0.33 cup honey
3 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium preferred
5 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water to make a slurry
Garnish
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
1 tsp sesame seeds
Equipment
Stovetop
Mixing Bowl
Skillet
Paper Towel
Wooden Spoon
Serving Plate
Measuring Cups
Whisk
Plates
Rice Cooker
Knife
Tongs
Measuring Spoons
Cutting Board
Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
Meat Thermometer
Instructions
- Pat the @[Chicken Breast] pieces dry with paper towels. In a #[Mixing Bowl], whisk together the @[All-Purpose Flour], @[Garlic Powder], @[Onion Powder], @[Salt], and @[Black Pepper]. Add the chicken bites and toss until each piece is evenly coated, shaking off any excess flour.
- Heat the @[Olive Oil] in a large #[Skillet] over ^[medium-high heat] until shimmering. Add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer — work in batches if needed to avoid crowding. Sear for ~[3–4 minutes] per side until golden brown and cooked through (%[internal temp 165°F]). Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to ^[medium]. Add the @[Butter] to the same #[Skillet] and let it melt. Add the minced @[Garlic] and sauté for ~[about 30 seconds] until fragrant, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn. Pour in the @[Honey], @[Soy Sauce], and @[Apple Cider Vinegar]. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer for ~[2 minutes]. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the @[Cornstarch] slurry and cook for ~[another 1 minute] until glossy.
- Return the seared @[Chicken Breast] bites to the #[Skillet] and toss to coat every piece in the sticky honey garlic sauce. Cook together for ~[1–2 minutes] so the chicken absorbs the sauce. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped @[Parsley] and @[Sesame Seeds] if desired, and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
