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Honey Chili Crisp Chicken Bites

Tender chicken bites tossed in a sweet and spicy chili crisp-honey sauce, finished with lime and green onions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs cut into 1–2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided (1 Tbsp for marinade, 1 Tbsp for cooking)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice divided (1 Tbsp for marinade, 1 Tbsp for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup chili crisp
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 green onions diced, thinly sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken into 1–2 inch pieces and place in a mixing bowl or zip-top bag.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the chicken; mix or shake until evenly coated.
  3. Whisk together chili crisp, honey, and the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice in a small bowl; set the sauce aside.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
  5. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook without stirring for 3–4 minutes to develop color, then stir and cook another 1–2 minutes until mostly cooked through.
  6. Pour the prepared sweet chili crisp sauce over the chicken, toss to coat, and cook 1–2 more minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is slightly glazed.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with thinly sliced green onions, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use larger chicken pieces but increase cooking time accordingly.
  • Leftovers keep up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • The recipe can be doubled or halved to adjust servings.
  • The dish freezes well before or after cooking.
  • Reheat in short microwave intervals or covered in the oven.