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Delicious Honey Garlic Chicken Bites served on a plate

Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

A comforting dish of tender chicken pieces coated in a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce, perfect for any season and easily adaptable for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless (skinless) chicken (breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces) Use thighs for juicier bites.
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For frying.
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce Helps control saltiness.
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 tablespoon cold water (if using cornstarch slurry)

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
  2. In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Beat the egg in a separate bowl.
  4. Dip each chicken piece into the beaten egg, then dredge in the flour mixture.
  5. Let coated pieces rest for 2 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces in a single layer; fry for about 3–4 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer cooked pieces to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Optionally, mix cornstarch and cold water to form a slurry. Whisk into the sauce to thicken.
Combine & Serve
  1. Add cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
  2. Cook together for another 1–2 minutes.
  3. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

This recipe is easily adjustable for air fryer or oven methods. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.