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A bowl piled high with crispy Sweet and Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites coated in a thick, glossy sauce.

Sweet and Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are a quick and delicious dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce with a hint of spice. This recipe blends sweet, tangy, and savory elements in a sticky glaze perfect for a busy weeknight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 pound chicken breasts chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1/4 cup corn starch
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce & Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cloves garlic crushed or minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce or sriracha

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Large heavy-duty pan
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel. In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with corn starch, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large heavy-duty pan over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through and has a light golden crust.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, and hot sauce or sriracha until well combined.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken in the pan. Continue cooking for another 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken bites.
  5. Remove from heat and serve the honey garlic chicken bites over rice, pasta, or with vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. You can adjust the spiciness by changing the amount of red pepper flakes or hot sauce. For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.

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