Sweet & Smoky Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
These Sweet & Smoky Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are an irresistible combination of tender chicken, smoky paprika, and sweet honey garlic sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or a main dish!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (includes marination time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and smoked paprika. Mix well to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken bites in the skillet, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Optional glaze: If desired, pour any remaining marinade into the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- If you want extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade for some heat.
- Feel free to serve the chicken bites with a side of rice, veggies, or a salad for a full meal.
- These chicken bites are perfect for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg