Oh, this chicken! It’s sweet, spicy, garlicky, and best of all, it’s baked. You don’t need a vat of oil to get golden brown crispy chicken. You can enjoy them as a main dish with dinner, as part of an appetizer table, plus they’re perfect for making ahead and freezing. I’m all about finding ways to make my favorite guilty pleasure recipes a little less guilty. Panko breadcrumbs are a must! They are larger than your regular run-of-the-mill breadcrumb giving you an extra crispy result. Who needs all that extra oil? Not us!
Ingredients
Chicken breasts – Use boneless and skinless. Chicken thighs will work too. Eggs – I used large eggs. Panko – Italian breadcrumbs will work too. I love panko because it is extra crispy! Sesame seeds & parsley – These are used for garnish. You can leave them out if you prefer. Honey – This recipe works best with pourable honey rather than a thick, spread-style variety. Soy sauce – I used low-sodium. Garlic – Since this is the namesake of the recipe, feel free to add as much as you like. The more the merrier! Sriracha – You can use more or less as per your heat tolerance. Salt & pepper – Season to taste.
How to Make Baked Honey Garlic Chicken
You can mix some spices into your breadcrumbs like chili powder, jerk spice, ranch seasoning, etc. Get creative with your little bites! You can also switch up the sauce. Try sauces like buffalo, teriyaki, parmesan garlic butter, BBQ, or chipotle lime. The actual chicken bites only require 3 ingredients! You can throw them together any night of the week with whichever sauces you have laying around.
How to Serve
These delicious, saucy chicken bites can be served as an appetizer or as a main. They’re great alongside an assortment of finger foods. You can also serve them over rice with a side of roasted veggies like these to make a full meal:
Italian Roasted Mushrooms and Veggies Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes Roasted Green Beans Thyme Skillet Potatoes Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, so the chicken stays crispy, bake at 400F for 5 minutes or until heated through. Keep a close eye on them to make sure they don’t burn. By this point the breading will have absorbed most of the sauce, so you can always whip up another batch of sauce for dipping if you’d like.
Freezing
You can freeze these either before or after baking. Place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, freeze for 1-2 hours, then transfer them to a large freezer bag or airtight container. This will prevent them from freezing into a block together. If you bake the chicken bites before freezing them, under-bake them slightly. This way when you reheat them in the oven, they will not burn. If you freeze them before baking, they’ll need an extra 5-10 minutes in the oven to make sure they’re fully cooked through.
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