10-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
10-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cubed chicken, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch. Toss well until the chicken is evenly coated with the spices and cornstarch.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through. Ensure there is no pink in the center.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the chopped green onions.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Serve immediately over fluffy rice, if desired, with a side of green beans.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
10-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cubed chicken, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch. Toss well until the chicken is evenly coated with the spices and cornstarch.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through. Ensure there is no pink in the center.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the chopped green onions.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Serve immediately over fluffy rice, if desired, with a side of green beans.