Honey Garlic Chicken Bites | Quick Sticky Weeknight Dinner

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🔥 Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Fast, sticky, and packed with sweet-savory flavor — these Honey Garlic Chicken Bites cook in under 20 minutes and taste like a takeout upgrade. High-protein, weeknight-friendly, and perfect over rice with a quick veggie on the side.

🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4)

Chicken

  • 1.5–1.7 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 Tbsp water (optional, for a thicker glaze)

🍳 Directions

  1. Season the chicken: Add chicken cubes to a bowl and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Sear: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add chicken in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and cook 4–5 minutes until golden.
  3. Finish cooking: Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes, until cooked through (165°F internal).
  4. Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  5. Glaze: Pour sauce into the skillet and toss to coat. Simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy and sticky.
  6. Optional thickener: If you want it extra clingy, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer 1 more minute.
  7. Serve: Serve over rice with steamed veggies (broccoli is elite here) or a fresh salad.

💪 Macros (Approx. Per Serving)

  • Calories: ~410
  • Protein: ~45 g
  • Carbs: ~32 g
  • Fat: ~10 g
  • Fiber: ~0 g

📝 Notes

  • More caramelization: Let the sauce reduce an extra minute or two on medium heat until it really grabs the chicken.
  • Make it a one-pan meal: Toss in broccoli florets or sliced bell peppers after the first flip and cook until tender-crisp, then glaze everything together.
  • Heat level: Red pepper flakes are optional — add them if you like a little bite.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Note

This is one of those “why did we ever order takeout?” dinners. Quick, sticky, sweet-savory, and the leftovers are money for lunch the next day.

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