Craving a delicious, quick, and healthy meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor? Let me introduce you to Easy Garlic Chicken Bites. As someone who juggles a busy schedule, I needed a go-to recipe that was both satisfying and easy. These chicken bites deliver on all fronts – tender chicken coated in a savory garlic sauce, ready in minutes. They’re sure to be a family favorite, just like they are in my house.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother used to make amazing garlic chicken for Sunday dinners. The aroma would fill the house, and the taste was just pure comfort. This recipe for Easy Garlic Chicken Bites is my quick and simple homage to her – all those amazing flavors, but in a fraction of the time. It brings back those cherished memories with every bite, and now I can create new ones with my own family.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the sauce over the chicken. Stir well to coat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions. Serve immediately with rice, noodles, or your favorite sides.
Easy Garlic Chicken Bites
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Season with salt and pepper.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, to taste salt, to taste pepper
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.4 cloves garlic
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes (if using).1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Pour the sauce over the chicken. Stir well to coat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions. Serve immediately with rice, noodles, or your favorite sides.Chopped fresh parsley or green onions