🍯🔥 BAKED HONEY BBQ CHICKEN BITES 🔥🍯
Sweet, smoky, and crispy – ready in under 30 minutes!
✨ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE
✔ No frying needed – oven-baked to crispy perfection
✔ Sticky-sweet BBQ glaze that clings to every bite
✔ Perfect for parties, meal prep, or snacks
✔ Kid-approved & crowd-pleasing
🛒 INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)
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1.5 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1 tbsp cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil
Optional Garnish:
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Sesame seeds
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Chopped green onions
👩🍳 STEP-BY-STEP (QUICK & EASY!)
1️⃣ PREP THE CHICKEN
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Toss chicken cubes with olive oil, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2️⃣ BAKE TO CRISPY
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Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet (single layer!).
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Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 mins, flip, then bake 5-10 more mins until golden.
3️⃣ GLAZE & BROIL
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Mix BBQ sauce, honey, and soy sauce.
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Toss baked chicken in the sauce.
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Broil 2-3 mins until caramelized (watch closely!).
💡 PRO TIPS
✔ Extra crispy? Use a wire rack on the baking sheet.
✔ Spicy kick? Add 1/2 tsp chili powder or hot sauce to the glaze.
✔ Meal prep: Stores well for 3 days – reheat in the air fryer for best texture.
✔ Air fryer version: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 mins, shaking halfway.
🍽️ SERVING IDEAS
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As an appetizer: Skewer with toothpicks + extra sauce for dipping
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Meal option: Over rice with steamed veggies
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Game-day snack: Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing
📸 TAG #STICKYCHICKENBITES WHEN YOU MAKE THESE!
💬 “BETTER THAN FRIED!”
The crispy outside + juicy inside combo with that sticky-sweet glaze is irresistible – you’ll make these weekly!
🔥 SWIPE ➡️ FOR MORE QUICK CHICKEN RECIPES!
(Next up: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings!)