Sweet and spicy garlic chicken bites with honey, fresh garlic, and red pepper flakes for the perfect balance of sweet and spicy
Ingredients
1poundboneless skinless chicken breastscut into 1 inch pieces
3Tablespoonscornstarch
1Tablespoonolive oil
1Tablespoonbutter
¼cuphoney
3Tablespoonssoy sauce
4garlic clovesminced
1Tablespoonketchup
1Tablespoonlemon juice
1teaspoonred pepper flakes
salt and pepperto taste
1Tablespoonfresh chopped parsleyoptional garnish
Instructions
Place the chicken in a mixing bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper and toss the chicken in the cornstarch to coat. Set aside.
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, shaking off any excess cornstarch. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is seared a golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish chicken with fresh parsley. Serve immediately, over rice if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.