Description
Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are tender, juicy pieces of chicken coated in a crispy golden crust and tossed in a sweet, sticky honey garlic sauce. This dish is perfect as an appetizer, party food, or main course served with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- chicken breast or thigh pieces
- flour
- cornstarch
- egg
- salt
- black pepper
- honey
- soy sauce
- garlic, minced
- butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Coat chicken pieces in a mixture of flour and cornstarch. Dip in beaten egg, then coat again in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet. Fry chicken until golden and crispy on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Stir in honey and soy sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss crispy chicken bites in sauce just before serving.
Notes
- Add red chili flakes for heat.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a different twist.
- Try air frying the chicken for a lighter option.
- Best served fresh. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer to retain crispness.
- For baking, cook at 400°F (200°C) until golden and cooked through.
- Chicken thighs are juicier, while chicken breasts are leaner, so choose based on preference.
- Fry the chicken and make the sauce separately; combine before serving to keep the chicken crispy.
- To ensure the chicken stays crispy, don’t toss in the sauce until just before serving.
- Frozen chicken can be used, but make sure it is thawed completely before cooking.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Cooked chicken freezes well, but the sauce should be made fresh.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added flavor.
- If you want a thicker sauce, simmer it longer or add a cornstarch slurry.
- Serve with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg