Description
Simple Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are a quick, flavorful, and healthy dinner recipe that can be prepared in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re short on ingredients, this dish features tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free option
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger. Pour this sauce into the skillet with the cooked chicken.
- Stir to coat the chicken evenly and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and creates a glaze.
- Finish by garnishing with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken size and thickness.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for juicier results.
- Use tamari or coconut aminos for a soy-free version.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310 Kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg