Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
Honey garlic chicken bites are a deliciously sweet and savory chicken that pairs perfectly with white rice. This homemade Chinese food is perfect any night of the week.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 343kcal
Cost: Recipe $3.98 / Serving $1.00
Ingredients
Chicken
- 3 tablespoons olive oil ($0.42)
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes ($1.70)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder ($0.04)
- ½ teaspoon paprika ($0.04)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch ($0.04)
- salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Soy Garlic Sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ($0.10)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced ($0.32)
- ¼ cup honey ($0.96)
- ¼ cup soy sauce, low-sodium preferred ($0.20)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar ($0.04)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili sauce ($0.08)
Cornstarch Slurry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch ($0.04)
- 1 tablespoon water ($0.00)
Instructions
- Heat oil. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until hot and shimmering.
- Season chicken. In a large bowl, toss chicken with garlic powder, paprika, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook chicken. Add chicken to the skillet in a single layer, working in batches if needed. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Make sauce. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet, then stir in garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Combine. Return chicken to the skillet and stir to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Thicken. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Stir slurry into the skillet and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve. Serve warm over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- Substitutions. Maple syrup or agave can replace honey. Avocado, grapeseed, or sesame oil may replace olive oil.
- Cooking Tips. Cutting chicken evenly ensures even cooking. Avoid overcooking to keep it tender. Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Add-Ins. Stir in cooked or frozen stir-fry vegetables to bulk up the dish.
- Reheating. Reheat individual servings in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Storage. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Best consumed within 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 816mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
