Description
Discover the ultimate quick‑cook dinner with Honey Garlic Chicken Bites, a savory‑sweet skillet recipe that delivers tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy honey‑garlic glaze. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish uses pantry staples like honey, garlic, soy sauce, and vegetable oil to create a flavorful coating that caramelizes beautifully. Perfect for busy weeknights, the bites serve four and pair well with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables. Follow our step guide for a easy delicious!! meal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5‑7 minutes.
- Whisk honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce together.
- Pour sauce over chicken, stir to coat, and simmer 2‑3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat, garnish with green onions if desired, and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add red pepper flakes to the sauce. Use low‑sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium. The dish can be made ahead and reheated in a skillet with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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