Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish (optional)

Pat & Season the Chicken

Pat the 1.5 pounds of chopped boneless, skinless chicken dry using paper towels.

Season it evenly with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.

Make the Glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar until well combined.

Sear the First Half

Heat 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil in a large cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Place half the chicken into the skillet in a single layer.

Allow it to cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes until golden and easily released from the pan. Flip the pieces and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Set this batch of chicken aside on a plate.

Sear the Second Half

Add the remaining 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet. Repeat the searing process with the second half of the chicken.

Once cooked, transfer it to the plate.

Finish with Sauce

Return all the chicken and any accumulated juices back to the skillet.

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Increase the heat to medium-high and pour in the honey-soy glaze.

Continue cooking for about 3–4 minutes, frequently spooning the sauce over the chicken.

The chicken should be cooked through, and the sauce should be glossy and reduced by half.

Garnish & Serve

Take the skillet off the heat and sprinkle the chicken with thinly sliced scallions, if desired. Serve immediately for best results.