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Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Crispy chicken bites glazed with sweet honey and savory garlic—irresistible crowd-pleaser

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Prep15 minCook20 minTotal35 minServes12Temphot
✓ gluten-free✓ dairy-free
Recipe
Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbboneless skinless chicken thighs(cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 0.25 cuphoney
  • 3 tbspsoy sauce(or tamari for GF)
  • 6 clovesgarlic(minced)
  • 1 tbsprice vinegar
  • 1 tspsesame oil
  • 0.5 tspginger(freshly grated)
  • 2 tbspolive oil
  • 1 tbspsesame seeds(for garnish)
  • 2green onions(sliced, for garnish)
Make Ahead

Make sauce up to 3 days ahead. Cook chicken just before serving for best texture.

Instructions
  1. 1Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger
  2. 2Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
  3. 3Season chicken with salt and pepper
  4. 4Cook chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes
  5. 5Remove chicken and set aside
  6. 6Add sauce to skillet and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes
  7. 7Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat
  8. 8Cook 1-2 minutes until glazed
  9. 9Transfer to serving platter
  10. 10Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions
  11. 11Serve with toothpicks
Notes
Pro Tips

Use chicken thighs for juicier results. Cook in batches to ensure crispy exterior. Reduce sauce until it coats the back of a spoon.

History & Origin

The combination of honey and garlic appears across many culinary traditions, from Chinese to Mediterranean cuisines. This Asian-American fusion version balances sweet honey with pungent garlic and umami-rich soy sauce, creating an irresistible glaze that has become a modern party staple.

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