Sweet & Spicy Glazed Chicken Bites are juicy, tender pieces of chicken coated in a sticky glaze that perfectly balances sweetness with a gentle heat. These bite-sized pieces are ideal as an appetizer, party snack, or quick dinner served with rice or noodles. The caramelized glaze makes them irresistibly flavorful and glossy.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
500 g (1 lb) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons oil (for cooking)
For the Sweet & Spicy Glaze
¼ cup honey or brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon chili sauce or hot sauce (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
½ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and cornstarch.
Toss until evenly coated.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
Heat oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat.
Add chicken pieces in a single layer.
Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
Step 3: Make the Glaze
In the same pan, lower heat to medium.
Add honey (or sugar), soy sauce, ketchup, chili sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes.
Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until slightly thick and glossy.
Step 4: Glaze the Chicken
Return chicken to the pan.
Toss to coat evenly in the glaze.
Cook for 1–2 minutes until sauce clings to the chicken.
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with steamed rice or fried rice
Use as a filling for wraps or sliders
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions
Tips for Best Flavor
Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness
Adjust sweetness and heat to your taste
Avoid overcooking once glazed to prevent burning
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days
Reheat gently in a pan or microwave
This Sweet & Spicy Glazed Chicken Bites recipe is quick, bold, and crowd-pleasing—perfect when you want big flavor in small bites.