Description
Delicious Honey Garlic Chicken Bites cooked in a skillet with a sweet and savory sauce made from honey, garlic, soy sauce, and Thai sweet chili sauce. This quick and easy recipe delivers tender, golden-brown chicken pieces coated in a flavorful glaze, perfect for a family dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Cooking
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
Optional Garnish
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook chicken: Heat 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken breast pieces and season them with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken on all sides until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
- Prepare and add the sauce: In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and Thai sweet chili sauce together. Pour this sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet and reduce the heat to low.
- Create the slurry and thicken the sauce: In another small bowl, combine water and cornstarch to form a slurry. Whisk this slurry into the sauce with the chicken. Stir continuously and allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes until it thickens and the flavors meld perfectly.
- Serve and garnish: Once the sauce has thickened and the chicken is fully coated, remove the skillet from heat. Serve the chicken bites warm and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy your flavorful meal!
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs if preferred, adjusting cooking time slightly.
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
