Description
These Honey BBQ Chicken Bites are juicy, flavorful pieces of chicken breast cooked in a skillet and coated with a delicious homemade honey BBQ sauce. Perfect as a quick and easy appetizer or main dish, they combine savory spices with sweet honey and tangy BBQ sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Bites
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Honey BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1 inch each. Season the chicken evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to infuse flavor throughout the bites.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, place the seasoned chicken pieces in the skillet without stirring to allow for a nice sear. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes, then stir and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for an additional 3-5 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is cooked through.
- Make and coat with honey BBQ sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey until smooth. Remove the skillet from the heat, pour the honey BBQ sauce over the cooked chicken bites, and stir well to ensure each piece is evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of honey for sweeter or less sweet sauce.
- This recipe works well with boneless, skinless chicken thighs as an alternative.
- Serve these bites as a snack, appetizer, or over rice or salad for a meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Honey BBQ Chicken Bites, Chicken Bites, Honey BBQ Sauce, Easy Chicken Recipe, Skillet Chicken, Quick Dinner
