Description
Tender honey garlic chicken cubes glazed in a balanced sweet and savory sauce. This 20-minute Asian-fusion healthy dinner uses lean chicken, gluten-free flour, and a low-sodium soy sauce glaze for a restaurant-quality, takeout-style meal without additives.
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 pound, cut into 1-inch cubes
Gluten-free flour, 3 tablespoons, or cornstarch for crispiness
Dried oregano, 1 teaspoon, or thyme as substitute
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Olive oil, 2 tablespoons, divided
Low sodium soy sauce, 3 tablespoons
Honey, 2 tablespoons
Minced fresh garlic, 2 cloves or ¹⁄2 teaspoon jarred
Apple cider vinegar (non-alcoholic alternative), 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over high heat
Pat chicken cubes dry and toss with gluten-free flour, oregano, salt, and pepper
Sear chicken in hot skillet until golden (2-3 minutes/side), remove to plate
In same skillet, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, and vinegar until smooth
Return chicken to skillet with glaze, stirring to coat
Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is fully cooked
Toss with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to enhance shine
Notes
Use thighs for richer flavor instead of breasts
For gluten-free: confirm soy sauce is labeled gluten-free
Serve with steamed broccoli or stir-fried vegetables
Leftovers keep in airtight container for 3-4 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Searing/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-Fusion