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Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Sophie
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Tender bite-sized chicken pieces are pan-cooked to golden perfection and coated in a luscious honey garlic sauce with a kick from red pepper flakes. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for a delicious weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes thoroughly to create the sweet and spicy sauce base.
  2. Season the Chicken: Lightly season the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
  3. Heat the Pan: Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering, ensuring the chicken will cook evenly without sticking.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the hot pan and cook them, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce evenly over the browned chicken, stirring gently to coat every bite-sized piece.
  6. Simmer and Thicken: Continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and glaze the chicken bites, intensifying the flavors.
  7. Serve: Once the sauce is glossy and sticky, transfer the chicken bites to a serving dish and enjoy them hot for the best taste experience.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level according to your preference.
  • Serve these chicken bites with steamed rice or over a bed of greens for a complete meal.
  • Make sure not to overcrowd the pan while cooking to allow even browning.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: hot honey garlic chicken, spicy honey chicken bites, quick chicken recipe, sweet and spicy chicken, weeknight dinner, easy chicken bites

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