Orange Honey-Glazed Crispy Chicken Bites

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

Bite-sized crispy chicken pieces tossed in a vibrant orange and honey glaze that balances sweetness with a hint of tang. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breast, all-purpose flour, cornstarch for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 large, beaten egg
• 1/3 cup for frying vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water cornstarch slurry
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp, for garnish chopped cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup cornstarch. Dip 1 lb chicken breast cubes into 1 beaten egg, then coat evenly in the flour mixture.
2. Step 2: Heat 1/3 cup vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the chicken cubes in batches for 4 minutes per batch, turning occasionally until golden and cooked through; drain on paper towels.
3. Step 3: In a saucepan, bring 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
4. Step 4: Stir in the cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water) and cook for 2 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
5. Step 5: Toss the fried chicken bites in the orange glaze until fully coated.
6. Step 6: Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with 1 tsp orange zest and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro. Serve warm as a snack or appetizer.