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Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Tender bite-size chicken pieces glazed in a sticky honey-garlic sauce for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • large heavy-duty skillet or cast iron pan
  • Small Bowl
  • Spatula or tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pound chicken breasts chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 5-6 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

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then add the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil (or use the 2 tbsp butter as written) in a large heavy-duty skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add the coated chicken in a single layer and cook for 3–4 minutes without moving, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until browned and cooked through; work in batches if needed.
  • While the chicken cooks, whisk together the garlic, remaining butter (if any), 1 tablespoon olive oil, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, and hot sauce in a small bowl.
  • Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the pan and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with vegetables.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
  • Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
  • Leftovers may lose some crispiness but remain flavorful.