Description
Succulent honey garlic chicken bites bring sweet and savory flavors together in a quick family-friendly meal. Crispy chicken pieces glazed with a simple sauce create an irresistible dish you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ⅓ cup (40 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- 3 tbsps soy sauce
- 2 tbsps water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp ginger, minced or grated (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsps water
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Coating: Gently tumble chicken pieces through seasoned flour mixture, ensuring an even, light coating in a shallow dish.
- Searing: Heat vegetable oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature. Arrange chicken in a single layer, cooking until golden-brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Confirm internal doneness by checking for absence of pink.
- Aromatic Base: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and optional ginger for 45 seconds, releasing their fragrant essence. Add honey, soy sauce, and water to create a liquid foundation.
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk cornstarch and water into a smooth slurry. Gradually incorporate into simmering sauce, stirring continuously to prevent lumps and encourage thickening.
- Glazing: Return chicken to the skillet, gently tumbling to ensure complete sauce coverage. Warm through, allowing sauce to caramelize and create a glossy finish.
- Serving: Transfer glazed chicken bites to a serving platter. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped green onions. Serve alongside steamed rice, noodles, or crisp vegetables for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Manage Flour Coating: Ensure chicken pieces are lightly and evenly dusted, shaking off excess flour to prevent clumpy or heavy breading that could compromise the crispy texture.
- Control Oil Temperature: Maintain medium heat to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning, using a thermometer around 350°F for consistent and perfect chicken bites.
- Prevent Sauce Separation: Whisk cornstarch mixture thoroughly and add gradually to avoid lumps, stirring constantly to create a smooth, glossy sauce that clings perfectly to chicken.
- Customize Dietary Options: Substitute gluten-free flour for coating, use tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-free version, or replace honey with maple syrup for vegan adaptation while maintaining similar flavor profile and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg