Easy Honey Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
285 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Honey Garlic Chicken
Description
This recipe starts with chicken breast cut into cubes, seasoned and coated in gluten-free flour mixed with dried oregano, salt, and pepper. The chicken is cooked in olive oil over medium-high heat until evenly golden. While cooking, a sauce combining minced garlic, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, white wine vinegar, and a touch of Sriracha is prepared. After cooking, the sauce is poured over the chicken, simmering briefly to meld flavors and coat the chicken pieces.
The resulting dish balances the sweetness of honey and garlic with the umami of soy sauce and a subtle vinegar tang, finished with a mild heat from Sriracha. The flour coating helps the chicken develop a light crispness under the glaze, while the parsley garnish adds freshness. Sesame seeds can be added for additional texture and visual appeal.
These chicken bites work well as a main dish served with rice or vegetables and are suitable for meal prep. The given portion size corresponds to about a quarter of the cooked chicken bite amount per serving.
The recipe is adaptable: any flour type or oil can be used, honey may be replaced with maple syrup, and fresh garlic is recommended over powder for better flavor. Care should be taken not to overcook the chicken to prevent dryness. Leftovers store up to three days refrigerated in an airtight container.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes, boneless, skinless
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- salt to taste, Kosher
- black pepper to taste, Kosher
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ½ tablespoon Sriracha sauce or to taste, or hot chili sauce
- parsley for garnish, chopped, fresh
- sesame seeds For garnish: optional
Instructions
- Add the chicken to a large Ziploc bag together with the 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and Kosher salt and ground pepper.
- Mix through the bag to evenly coat all the chicken pieces.
- Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large frying pan, over medium-high heat. Add the 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast bites and cook on all sides until golden brown, for about 8-10 minutes in total. You may need to cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Meanwhile, in a small jug add the 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1/4 cup honey, 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, and ½ tablespoon sriracha/hot chili sauce Mix well to combine.
- Once the chicken is done cooking, pour over the garlic honey, and stir to completely coat; allow the sauce to simmer for a couple of minutes to meld all the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh Chopped fresh parsley and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
- Any flour can be used as a coating, not limited to gluten-free flour.
- Honey may be substituted with maple syrup if preferred.
- Olive oil may be swapped with other cooking oils like grapeseed or avocado oil.
- Fresh garlic provides better flavor; garlic powder can be used as a substitute at one tablespoon.
- Avoid overcooking the chicken to maintain tenderness and prevent rubbery texture.
- Leftovers should be refrigerated in an airtight container and consumed within three days.
- This recipe is suitable for meal prepping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 649mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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