Description
A simple and healthy meal prep recipe featuring sweet and savory honey garlic chicken bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Thinly sliced scallions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook half the chicken until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Repeat with the remaining oil and chicken.
- Return all chicken to the skillet. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the sauce and cook until thickened and chicken is fully cooked, 3-4 minutes. Garnish with scallions if desired.
Notes
- Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: healthy meal prep, honey garlic chicken, easy chicken recipes, quick meal prep, lunch ideas