Easy Zippy Chicken Tidbits
Add a burst of bold, tangy flavor to your table with Easy Zippy Chicken Tidbits, the perfect quick and satisfying recipe for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. These tender, bite-sized chicken pieces are coated in a light cornstarch crust, pan-seared to golden perfection, and tossed in a vibrant sauce made with soy sauce, honey, fresh lime juice, and a zesty kick of garlic, ginger, and sriracha. Ready in just 25 minutes, these sweet-spicy chicken morsels are ideal as a versatile main dish served over fluffy rice, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. With its irresistible flavor and effortless preparation, this recipe is your go-to for both convenience and crave-worthiness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced thinly)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch in size.
In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and sriracha until well combined. Set the sauce aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously, until it thickens slightly.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly in the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the chicken tidbits with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve immediately as an appetizer, over rice, or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1177 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.0 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 2773 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 144.7 g | 289% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1327 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
