Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
A quick and tasty dish of chicken bites coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free option.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken cubes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix together honey, garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- Stir to coat the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the honey garlic mixture for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the honey and garlic amount to find your perfect balance of sweetness and savoriness. If you like a bit of spice, add some red pepper flakes to the honey garlic sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or skillet.