These honey garlic chicken bites are sweet, savory, and perfectly sticky in the best way. They cook fast, use simple pantry staples, and feel cozy enough for weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve them with rice, veggies, or straight from the skillet.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cornstarch. Toss until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium and add honey, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water.
- Stir gently and simmer 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Remove from heat and let rest 1 minute before serving.
Tip
For extra caramelization, let the chicken sit untouched for the first few minutes of cooking before flipping.
These bites are perfect over rice or tucked into lettuce wraps for an easy dinner everyone loves.
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Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Sweet and savory honey garlic chicken bites cooked in one skillet and coated in a sticky, flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp water
Instructions
1. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cornstarch. Toss until evenly coated.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
4. Reduce heat to medium and add honey, garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water.
5. Stir gently and simmer 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
6. Remove from heat and let rest 1 minute before serving.
Notes
Let the chicken cook undisturbed at first to get a nice golden crust before flipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
