Baked Honey Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
294 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Baked Honey Garlic Chicken
Description
This recipe starts by coating chicken breast pieces in a seasoned egg wash followed by crisp panko breadcrumbs, which bake to a golden crust in a 375°F oven. Meanwhile, a sauce is prepared by combining honey, soy sauce, garlic, and optional Sriracha, then simmered to meld flavors and thicken slightly. After baking, the chicken pieces are tossed with the sauce so each piece is well coated, creating a glossy, flavorful exterior.
The chicken combines a crunchy texture from the panko coating with soft, juicy meat inside. The honey garlic sauce balances sweetness and umami with a mild garlic pungency. Garnishes like sesame seeds add a nutty contrast, while parsley offers fresh herbal notes. This dish pairs well with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
Leftovers store well refrigerated and can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness. The chicken bites can be frozen before or after baking with guidance on baking times to ensure proper cooking when reheated. This versatility makes it suitable for meal prep or casual dining.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast boneless and skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 egg beaten
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- sesame seeds optional
- parsley chopped, optional, fresh
For Honey Garlic Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the breadcrumbs to a shallow plate. Beat the eggs in another shallow plate.
- Season beaten eggs with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the eggs and toss to make sure each piece is fully coated in the egg mixture.
- Coat each piece of chicken with breadcrumbs and place on baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and slightly golden.
- In the meantime add all the sauce ingredients to a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then turn down the heat and cook for a couple more minutes stirring occasionally.
- Pour sauce over chicken and toss so that the chicken pieces are fully coated. If there's left over sauce, use for dipping. Garnish with sesame seeds and parsley if preferred.
- Serve over rice and/or veggies.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, reheating in a 400°F oven for 5 minutes to keep the coating crispy.
- Freeze the chicken bites either before or after baking by initially freezing them on a parchment-lined tray, then transferring to a freezer-safe container.
- If freezing after baking, underbake slightly to prevent burning during reheating. If freezing before baking, add 5-10 extra minutes of baking when cooking from frozen.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 913mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 144IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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