This is one of my brilliant weeknight dinner idea that happens with regular every day pantry ingredients. Nothing fancy… nothing difficult… just simple good old flavors. It’s so easy to make that I often find myself cooking double or even triple the amount for meal prep lunches or dinners later in the week. Some big bonus points: You can turn this into a Chicken Stir Fry by adding any veggies like bell peppers, broccoli, peas, carrots, onions. Or you can use the same recipe for beef, pork or shrimp… How cool! I love easy meals that can be done in under 30 minutes. When life is busy and you just want a decent tasty dinner at the end of some hectic day, these meals come to my rescue. I have so many quickies on GypsyPlate like Gigi Hadid Pasta, Dragon Chicken, Shrimp and Polenta, Mediterranean Pasta and so many others. Being food bloggers, I am constantly busy in the kitchen, and some night I am just looking for simple and easy, like everyone else. And that’s when these quick honey garlic chicken bites happen. A simple buttery, sticky sauce made with plenty of garlic, honey and a dash of sriracha with few other flavor enhancers. That’s it. That’s all you need for that delicious sauce that gets coated beautifully all over the chicken bites. Serve them over a bowl of rice or noodles… Easy peasy when life is busy.
Ingredients Needed
Chicken – I am using chicken thighs, as I love dark meat. Chicken breast works great in this recipe too. Cut the chicken into bite size pieces. Cornstarch For the sauce – honey, garlic, chicken stock, lemon juice, sriracha Flavor enhancers – red chili flakes, salt, pepper Olive oil and butter
Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
This recipe comes together super fast, so I keep all the ingredients ready to go. First, I coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper, making sure each piece is evenly covered. Then, I heat some oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt a bit of butter into the oil, and add the chicken cubes. I cook them on all sides until they’re golden brown, which takes about 6-8 minutes. If needed, I work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and keep the chicken from steaming instead of browning. Once the chicken is perfectly cooked, I pour in the sauce, stirring to coat each piece well. I let it simmer for a couple of minutes so all the flavors meld together and the sauce thickens, sticking nicely to the chicken bites. To finish, I add a pinch of red chili flakes for a little heat and stir in some fresh parsley as garnish. Then, I serve it immediately over a bowl of rice, noodles, or zoodles, depending on what I’m in the mood for!
Variations
For a more Asian-inspired flavor in the chicken bites, I like to add a splash of soy sauce or oyster sauce to the mix. This recipe also works great with other proteins like pork, beef, or shrimp for a delicious twist. For extra veggie power, I add my favorite stir-fry vegetables—bell peppers, onion, carrots, broccoli, or snow peas all work beautifully.
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Honey Garlic Chicken Bites, on our Gypsy Plate… enjoy!
Try these other great under-30-minute meals!Beijing Beef (Panda Express Copycat)Espagueti VerdeRasta PastaPork Stir FryShrimp fra DiavoloPollo a la PlanchaFirecracker Salmon Leftovers: These Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are great as leftovers and freeze great.It’s a great meal prep idea. Simply double or triple the recipe and store it in individual meal prep containers with labels and freeze. Use within a couple of months for best quality future meals. You can refrigerate the bites in an air tight container up to 3-4 days. Simply reheat on stovetop or microwave until warm.
