These Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are a great option if you're looking for a quick, delicious dinner that requires very little work. This meal offers instant café-style perfection at home with its bite-sized soft chicken cubes covered in a crispy crust and tossed in a sweet, savoury, and sticky garlic sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Coating & Frying:
• 500g of boneless chicken thighs or breasts, chopped into little cubes
• 3 tablespoons of cornflour (cornflour) (for extra crispiness)
• Maida All-Purpose Flour: 2 tablespoons One teaspoon of salt, or to taste
One teaspoon of black pepper powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of optional garlic powder
• 3–4 tablespoons of cooking oil (for shallow frying)
For the Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce:
One tablespoon of unsalted butter
• Two tablespoons of coarsely chopped fresh garlic
• 3–4 tablespoons of honey (adjust for sweetness)
• Two tablespoons of soy sauce, ideally low-sodium
• One tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (to offset the sweetness)
• Water or chicken stock: 2 tablespoons
For Garnish:
•One tablespoon of toasted white sesame seeds
• Two tablespoons of coarsely chopped green onions (scallions)
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
One
Coat and season the chicken
Using paper towels, pat the chicken cubes dry entirely. Place them in a bowl with the all-purpose flour, cornflour, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until a thin, dry layer of flour covers every piece of chicken.
Two
Perfectly Crispy Shallow Fry
In a large skillet, heat 3 to 4 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Don't pack the pan too full; instead, arrange the breaded chicken pieces in a single layer. Fry until golden brown and extremely crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Take out the chicken and place it on a paper towel-lined dish.
Three
Get the Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce ready.
Reduce the heat, remove any extra oil from the skillet, and melt one tablespoon of butter. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the water, vinegar (or lemon juice), honey, and soy sauce. Simmer for one to two minutes, or until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze and begins to boil.
four
Toss and serve.
Return the crispy fried chicken and sauce to the pan. Toss quickly over high heat for one minute, or until all of the pieces are completely covered with the glaze. Take off the heat right away, top with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, and serve hot!
Chef's Pro Tips For Perfect Taste
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Fry the chicken in batches if your skillet is small so the pieces stay crispy rather than steaming.
- Keep the Sauce Timing Short: Add the chicken to the sauce right before serving so the coating remains crunchy while absorbing the sweet garlic glaze.
- Serving Suggestions: Pairs amazingly well with Steamed Jasmine Rice, Fried Rice, or Garlic Noodles.
