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Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Honey garlic chicken bites are cooked in a skillet until browned, then coated in a sticky honey-soy sauce with fragrant garlic. The tender chicken pieces make a quick, savory-sweet dinner served straight from the pan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless; cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
For the sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce low-sodium
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch skillet

Method
 

Make the chicken
  1. Toss the chicken with the cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook half of the chicken in a single layer, turning occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, until browned and the thickest pieces reach 165°F.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet.
  6. Cook the remaining chicken in the same way for 5 to 7 minutes, until browned and the thickest pieces reach 165°F.
  7. Transfer the chicken to the plate.
Make the sauce and finish
  1. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the garlic to the skillet, and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring, until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
  3. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
  4. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet and toss to coat.
  5. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until hot.

Notes

For the best browning, cook the chicken in a single layer without crowding the skillet. Refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days; freeze for up to 3 months. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tamari in place of the soy sauce.