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Delish Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Delish Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Sticky-sweet, garlicky chicken bites with a crispy cornstarch coating tossed in a buttery honey-garlic glaze. Quick, family-friendly, and perfect over rice.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika optional
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch for coating
  • 0.25 cup neutral oil for pan-frying
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 0.25 cup water for sauce
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for slurry
  • 1 tbsp water for slurry
  • 2 stalk green onion thinly sliced, for garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Pat chicken dry and cut into 1-inch pieces. Toss with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly seasoned.
  • Add 0.5 cup cornstarch to a bowl. Dredge chicken pieces, shaking off excess so each piece has a thin, even coating.
  • Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in a single layer in batches, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 0.5 minute.
  • Whisk in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir together 1.0 tbsp cornstarch and 1.0 tbsp water to make a slurry. Whisk into the pan and simmer until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Return cooked chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Simmer 1 minute to heat through.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or with steamed veggies.

Notes

For extra crisp edges, air-fry the coated chicken at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, then toss in the warmed sauce. Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.