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Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Cuisine

Asian

Course

Dinner

Servings

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Cooking Time

15 min

Total Time

25 min

Crispy pan-seared chicken tossed in a sticky honey garlic glaze with just enough heat to keep things interesting. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game day snacks.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp green onions, chopped
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

Coat the chicken. Toss 1 lb of chicken pieces with 2 tbsp cornstarch, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper until evenly coated. This gives the chicken that golden, crispy edge when pan-fried.
Sear until crispy. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
Make the glaze. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add 1 tbsp butter and 3 cloves garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in ¼ cup honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy.
Toss it all together. Add the chicken back to the pan and toss in the glaze until each piece is fully coated and sticky.
Top and serve. Finish with 1 tbsp chopped green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds. Serve hot — over rice, with noodles, or as-is for finger-licking bites.

Cooking Moments

Tips & Variations

💡 Want extra crispy bites? Double coat in cornstarch and fry in batches.
🌿 Make it mild: Reduce or skip the sriracha.
💡 Add crunch: Toss in toasted cashews or peanuts before serving.

The Chefta

Fonder & Ceo

Chefta’s Notes

📖 I first made these for a lazy Friday dinner, but they turned out so crave-worthy they’ve become a go-to when I want fast comfort food without takeout.