Baked Honey BBQ Chicken Bites
These baked honey BBQ chicken bites are juicy, tender, and coated in a sticky sweet and smoky glaze. Made in the oven with simple ingredients, this easy chicken recipe is perfect for quick dinners, appetizers, or game-day snacks, delivering bold flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Optional: parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Spread chicken evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until nearly cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce and honey.
- Remove chicken and coat with the honey BBQ sauce.
- Return to oven and bake for 5–7 minutes until caramelized.
- Let cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.
- Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan for better browning.
- Add sauce later to prevent burning.
- Pat chicken dry before baking for better texture.
- Broil briefly for extra crisp edges if desired.