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A quick and easy dinner featuring bite-sized chicken cubes glazed in a sticky, flavorful honey, soy, and garlic sauce with a hint of heat. Ready in just 15 minutes with minimal ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil (or canola oil)
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes (about ½ inch)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, adjust for heat)

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Lightly season 1½ pounds cubed boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and black pepper (use lightly due to soy sauce sodium).
  3. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and brown without stirring on one side for about 3–4 minutes.
  4. While the chicken browns, whisk together 3 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) in a small bowl.
  5. Flip the chicken pieces to begin cooking on the other side.
  6. Pour the glaze over the chicken and toss to coat; reduce heat to medium to prevent the honey from burning.
  7. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 4–5 more minutes.
  8. If the sauce is too thin, whisk 1–3 teaspoons cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir the slurry into the pan during the last 1–2 minutes to thicken the glaze.
  9. Remove the skillet from the heat and serve.

Notes

To thicken the sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (1–3 teaspoons cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water) in the last 1–2 minutes of cooking., Many people double the sauce for extra drizzling over rice or vegetables., Serve with steamed rice (brown or white) and vegetables like broccoli, green beans, or snow peas for a complete meal., Leftovers can be refrigerated for 4–5 days and reheated with the sauce to prevent drying out., For gluten-free, substitute low-sodium soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative., Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for richer flavor, but may require a couple extra minutes of cooking., Adjust red pepper flakes or add sriracha to increase spiciness.

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