Description
Juicy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites cooked in one pan with a sticky sweet and savory garlic glaze perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.
- Season chicken with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Add cornstarch and toss until evenly coated.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add garlic and chili flakes to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and water.
- Cook sauce for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cold butter and swirl until glossy.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce.
- Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the skillet while cooking the chicken.
- Fresh garlic provides the best flavor.
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 1264
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 0.4
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 88