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Crispy Honey Chicken Bites

Crispy Honey Chicken Bites

4.50 from 4 votes
Skip the take out and make these Crispy Honey Chicken TONIGHT!  Sweet, slightly spicy, garlicy with the ultimate crunchiness, served over rice, your family will be asking for this time and time again.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 612.2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 6 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp. garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp. honey
  • 2 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken into bite size pieces and season with salt and pepper.
    Crispy Honey Chicken Bites
  2. Toss chicken pieces in cornstarch.
    Crispy Honey Chicken Bites
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Working in batches if necessary, cook chicken pieces 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°. Remove from skillet and set aside.
    Crispy Honey Chicken Bites
  5. Lower heat and add garlic to skillet and cook about 2 minutes or until fragrant.
    Crispy Honey Chicken Bites
  6. Add honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes, and cook about 2 minutes until thick.
    Crispy Honey Chicken Bites
  7. Return chicken to pan and toss well to coat.
    Crispy Honey Chicken Bites
  8. Serve garnished with green onions, if desired.
    Crispy Honey Chicken Bites

Notes

*Please note that the amount of calories and nutritional value per serving is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly. Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.