Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Recipe
Crispy honey garlic chicken bites recipe with a sweet, sticky sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners or as a party appetizer.
Print Pin Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- 1 Heavy-bottomed skillet / cast iron pan Best for even frying heat
- 1 Candy thermometer To monitor frying oil at 350°F
- 1 Wire cooling rack + baking sheet For draining fried chicken while staying crispy
- 3 Shallow dishes For coating station: flour, egg, breadcrumbs
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless chicken breast Cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup All-purpose flour
- ½ cup Cornstarch
- 2 Large eggs Beaten
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Vegetable oil For frying
- ⅓ cup Honey
- ¼ cup Soy sauce
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger Grated
- ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional
- 2 tablespoon Water
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For slurry
- 2 Green onions Thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro leaves For garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, cut into cubes, set up coating station with flour, egg, breadcrumbs.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, coat in panko, let rest 5 minutes.
- Fry chicken at 350°F until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Simmer honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, sugar, ginger. Add cornstarch slurry, stir until glossy. Toss chicken in sauce.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg