Name: Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American

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March 6, 2026

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and coated in a sticky, sweet garlic glaze, these Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are golden, crunchy, and packed with flavor. Double-fried for extra crispiness and finished in a glossy honey garlic sauce, they’re perfect as a snack, party food, or main dish.

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Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

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Instructions

Cut the chicken breast into evenly sized bite-sized pieces and set aside.

In a bowl, mix flour, water, cornstarch, honey, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until smooth. Add the chicken pieces and mix until fully coated.

In a separate bowl, combine 60 g flour and 30 g cornstarch. Take each coated chicken piece and toss it in the dry mixture. Press slightly so the coating sticks well. This creates extra crispiness.

Heat oil to medium-high (level 8 out of 9). Fry the chicken bites until golden and crispy. Remove and let them rest briefly on a wire rack. Once all pieces are fried, fry them a second time for 1–2 minutes until deeply golden and extra crispy. Remove and let drain again on a rack.

While the chicken is frying, prepare the sauce. In a pan, gently heat honey and add the minced garlic. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Let it simmer briefly until slightly thickened and aromatic.

Place the hot, crispy chicken bites in a large bowl. Pour the warm honey garlic sauce over them and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately while crispy.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Chicken Thoroughly 💧
Pat the chicken bites completely dry with paper towels before coating—moisture prevents crispy breading and causes splattering during the double-fry process.
Double-Dredge for Extra Crunch 🍗
After the first flour coating, dip briefly in a cornstarch-water slurry, then coat with flour again before frying to create an extra-crispy, textured shell that stays crunchy longer.
Oil Temperature is Critical 🌡️
Maintain oil at 325°F for the first fry and 350°F for the second fry—use a thermometer to ensure proper temperature, which prevents greasy chicken and ensures golden color.
Bloom Your Garlic in the Glaze 🧄
Toast minced garlic in warm oil for 30 seconds before adding honey and cornstarch slurry to release its essential oils and develop deep, complex garlic flavor without bitterness.
Toss Immediately While Hot ✨
Add the crispy chicken bites to the warm honey-garlic glaze immediately after the second fry while they're still hot—this allows the coating to adhere and creates that signature sticky, glossy finish.