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Simple Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

A bowl of delicious Simple Honey Garlic Chicken Bites, garnished with fresh green onions and chili flakes.
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Quick and easy honey garlic chicken bites cooked in a skillet for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). In a separate cup, dissolve cornstarch in water to make a slurry.
  4. Reduce skillet heat to medium-low. Pour honey garlic sauce mixture into the skillet. Simmer gently, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Slowly pour cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while whisking constantly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat chicken in sauce.
  7. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until chicken is heated through and coated. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Patting the chicken dry is important for a good sear.
  • Doing this in batches prevents overcrowding the pan.
  • The browned bits in the skillet add extra flavor to the sauce.

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