Here’s a stellar recipe for Chicken Morsels with Honey and Garlic Sauce that’ll save your dinner plans on a busy weeknight! It’s simple, yet packs a punch of flavor, and you can have it ready in a breeze—under 30 minutes, to be exact. You just need to pan-sear bite-sized chicken pieces in a bit of oil and butter to achieve that golden-brown goodness. Next, you’ll whip up a glossy glaze with fresh garlic, rich honey, a dash of lemon juice, and chicken stock that turns ordinary chicken into a sticky, sweet, and savory delight. This dish is incredibly versatile; serve it atop rice, twirled into pasta, or over spirals of zucchini noodles for a healthier twist. It’s not only a lifesaver for those nights when time just isn’t on your side, but it’s also perfect for prepping meals ahead of time. Trust me, once you try it, it’ll become a fast favorite!
Here’s the ingredient rundown for the Chicken Morsels with Honey and Garlic Sauce:
- 1 pound (450g) of boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- Optional: 2 teaspoons of cornstarch for thickening
- Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusted to your liking
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil for cooking
- 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to enrich the flavor
- 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped for that aromatic kick
- 1/4 cup of honey for sweetness
- 3 tablespoons of low-sodium chicken broth for the sauce base
- 1 or 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for a citrusy zing
- Optional: 1 teaspoon of hot sauce like Sriracha for a bit of heat
- 1 teaspoon of red chili pepper flakes to sprinkle on top as a garnish
- 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley for a fresh garnish
Instructions for Chicken Morsels with Honey and Garlic Sauce:
- Begin by placing the chicken breast cubes into a sizable mixing bowl. Sprinkle the cornstarch, salt, and pepper over the chicken, tossing until they’re well-coated with the seasoning.
- Warm up the olive oil in a broad skillet set over medium-high heat. Blend in the butter until it’s melted and then lay in the chicken breast pieces. Cook them, turning occasionally until they’re uniformly golden brown and cooked through, which should take about 6-8 minutes. Do this in batches if necessary to ensure each piece is properly seared rather than steamed.
- With the chicken nicely browned, introduce the minced garlic, honey, chicken broth, lemon juice, and the optional hot sauce to the skillet. Stir everything together thoroughly, letting the sauce bubble gently for a few minutes. This will combine all the flavors together and reduce the sauce slightly so it becomes more of a sticky coating on the chicken morsels.
- Finish off by sprinkling the freshly chopped parsley and red chili pepper flakes over the chicken for garnish. Serve the savory morsels over a bed of fluffy rice. Enjoy your masterpiece!
Chicken Morsels with Honey and Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
- 1lb (450g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch, optional
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (we used Sriracha), optional
- 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by placing the chicken breast cubes into a sizable mixing bowl. Sprinkle the cornstarch, salt, and pepper over the chicken, tossing until they're well-coated with the seasoning.
- Warm up the olive oil in a broad skillet set over medium-high heat. Blend in the butter until it's melted and then lay in the chicken breast pieces. Cook them, turning occasionally until they're uniformly golden brown and cooked through, which should take about 6-8 minutes. Do this in batches if necessary to ensure each piece is properly seared rather than steamed.
- With the chicken nicely browned, introduce the minced garlic, honey, chicken broth, lemon juice, and the optional hot sauce to the skillet. Stir everything together thoroughly, letting the sauce bubble gently for a few minutes. This will combine all the flavors together and reduce the sauce slightly so it becomes more of a sticky coating on the chicken morsels.
- Finish off by sprinkling the freshly chopped parsley and red chili pepper flakes over the chicken for garnish. Serve the savory morsels over a bed of fluffy rice. Enjoy your masterpiece!
