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Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Tender pan-seared chicken bites tossed in a glossy homemade honey garlic sauce for a quick, delicious skillet meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts cut into 1-inch bites
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Garnish
  • sesame seeds
  • green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Toss chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch until coated.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through; remove and set aside.
  4. Add butter and garlic to skillet; cook until fragrant.
  5. Add honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar; simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and toss until coated and glazed.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 29gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 540mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, cook chicken in batches and avoid overcrowding the skillet.

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