Description
Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are a crowd‑pleasing appetizer that combines tender chicken pieces with a glossy honey‑garlic glaze and a crunchy panko coating. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples—honey, soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil—to create a sweet‑savory flavor profile that sticks to each bite. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, party platters, or meal‑prep, the bites bake in an oven for a golden crust while staying juicy inside, delivering protein‑rich comfort without fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, vegetable oil, sesame oil, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Toss chicken pieces in the sauce, then coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange coated chicken bites on the prepared sheet and bake 20‑25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Drizzle any remaining sauce over the bites before serving.
Notes
- For extra gloss
- brush a thin layer of additional honey on the bites during the last two minutes of baking. Let the bites rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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