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Honey Chili Crisp Chicken Bites

Bite-sized chicken pieces coated and pan-seared, then tossed in a sweet-spicy chili crisp and honey sauce. Quick, flavorful weeknight main.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 poundsboneless skinless chicken breast, or chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoonsesame oil divided
  • 2 tablespoonslime juice
  • 1 tablespooncornstarch
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 teaspoonground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/4 cupchili crisp
  • 1/4 cuphoney
  • 1 tablespoonlime juice
  • 3 green onions diced thinly sliced

Instructions

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into 1–2 inch pieces and place in a large bowl or a zip-top bag.
  • Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the chicken. Toss or shake until all pieces are evenly coated.
  • Whisk together the chili crisp, honey, and the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice in a small bowl; set the sauce aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil and let it heat until shimmering. Add the chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if needed so pieces aren’t crowded).
  • Let the chicken cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes so the underside browns, then stir or toss and cook another 2–4 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C or no pink inside).
  • Pour the prepared sweet chili crisp sauce over the chicken, toss to coat, and cook 1–2 minutes more until the sauce is heated and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Transfer the chicken to a serving dish, garnish with the thinly sliced green onions, and serve warm.

Equipment

  • large bowl or zip-top bag
  • Small Bowl
  • Large Skillet

Notes

Chicken: You can use larger piece of chicken, just be sure to adjust the cooking time because they will take longer to cook.
How to Store:Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
How to Freeze:This Chili Crisp Chicken recipe freezes well. It can be frozen before or after cooking. See “how to freeze” section in the original post for full instructions.
How to Reheat:This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.
How to Scale:This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.