Name: 20 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts (2 pieces); 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp avocado oil; 6 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes (optional); ¼ cup honey; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 3 tbsp water (to thin out the glaze); 2 tbsp cold butter; Chopped chives

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

1 lb chicken breasts (2 pieces)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp cornstarch

Cooking and Glaze

2 tbsp avocado oil
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp red chili pepper flakes (optional)
¼ cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp water (to thin out the glaze)
2 tbsp cold butter

Garnish

Chopped chives

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, season the chicken evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix in the cornstarch ensuring each piece is well coated.
Heat the Skillet: Warm 2 tablespoons of avocado oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Once hot, add the chicken cubes and sear them until golden brown and crispy, approximately 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté Garlic and Spices: Lower the heat to medium-low. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and optional red chili pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
Make the Glaze: Stir in the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and water. Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
Finish the Sauce: Add cold butter to the skillet and swirl continuously until the glaze becomes glossy and luscious.
Combine Chicken and Glaze: Return the cooked chicken bites to the skillet and toss well to coat each piece thoroughly with the honey-garlic glaze.
Serve: Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately for a delightful and savory meal.

Notes

For extra heat, increase the red chili pepper flakes according to your preference.
Use avocado oil or any high smoke point oil to achieve the best sear on the chicken.
You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for juicier bites.
Adjust the lemon juice for more acidity if desired.
Serve with steamed rice or vegetables to complete the meal.

Author: Olivia
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American