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20 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Bites served on a plate

Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

These bite-sized chicken pieces tossed in a glossy honey-garlic glaze come together in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes Patted dry; can substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch For crispy crust; arrowroot can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil Or another neutral oil.
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes Optional, for a gentle heat.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce Swap tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice Fresh is best.
  • 3 tbsp water To thin the glaze slightly.
  • 2 tbsp cold butter Use vegan butter or coconut oil to make dairy-free.
For Garnish
  • to taste chopped chives For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken dry and cut it into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss to combine.
  2. Add the cornstarch and toss again until each piece is lightly coated. Shake off any excess cornstarch.
Cooking
  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the chicken in a single layer. Sear without moving until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until browned and mostly cooked through, another 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  3. Lower heat to medium and add the minced garlic and red chili flakes to the same skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and water. Let the mixture simmer and cook until thickened slightly, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Add cold butter and stir until melted and the sauce is glossy.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat, warming through for 30 to 60 seconds.
Serving
  1. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with chopped chives. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgSugar: 12g

Notes

Serve these chicken bites over steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a wholesome meal. They’re also great tucked into lettuce wraps. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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