Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
About this recipe
Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are a quick and delicious dish that you can whip up in just 15 minutes. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, using simple pantry ingredients to create a savory, sweet, and garlicky flavor profile. The chicken is seared to golden perfection and coated in a sticky sauce that makes it irresistible.
This version stands out because it emphasizes the importance of cooking the chicken evenly and achieving that crispy texture, thanks to a light coating of flour. Plus, the addition of garlic and a homemade honey sauce elevates the dish without complicating the process.
Ingredient notes
- You can substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs if you prefer.
- The recipe calls for 2 cloves of garlic, which is about 12g.
Tips from Cooking Satisfaction's video
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Be generous with the salt and pepper for better flavor.
- Cook the chicken without frequently turning it to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Sauté the minced garlic for only 30 seconds to keep it fragrant without burning.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Cooking Satisfaction: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes, ensuring they are of uniform size for even cooking.
- 2
Season the chicken with salt and crushed black pepper, being generous with the seasoning.
- 3
Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the chicken and toss until fully coated.
- 4
Mince 2 cloves of garlic finely.
- 5
In a bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, and 2 1/2 tablespoons of honey to create the sauce.
- 6
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 7
Add the chicken to the skillet, giving them space to cook evenly and become crispy.
- 8
Cook the chicken until all sides are golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, turning them infrequently.
- 9
Once golden, move the chicken to the edges of the skillet and add 1 tablespoon of butter and the minced garlic to the center.
- 10
Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 11
Pour the honey sauce over the chicken, then reduce the heat to medium-low and coat the chicken with the sauce.
- 12
Continue cooking until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantities for salt and pepper are inferred as 'to taste' since they are not specified in the original signals. The optional garnishes are also noted as 'to taste'.
Credit where it's due: this recipe was transcribed from Cooking Satisfaction's original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it's their dish.
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