Hot Chilli Honey Chicken Bites

Easy Meals
Written By Malissa Fedele

Looking for a weeknight meal that’s big on flavour and light on effort? These Hot Chilli Honey Chicken Bites are the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and zesty and they come together in under 30 minutes. Pair them with a simple slaw and rice, and you’ve got a nourishing dinner that feels restaurant-worthy but is easy enough for any night of the week.

Mood-Boosting Benefits

This dish isn’t just delicious it’s designed to support both your body and your mood:

  • Chicken: A great source of protein and B-vitamins, helping stabilise blood sugar and support steady energy.

  • Chilli & Ginger: Naturally stimulating, they increase circulation and can help release endorphins — your brain’s feel-good chemicals.

  • Coriander & Cabbage: Fresh herbs and cruciferous veggies provide antioxidants that fight inflammation, which is closely tied to mood balance.

  • Honey: A natural energy booster, it provides quick fuel while balancing with protein and fibre in this dish.

Together, these ingredients fuel your body with steady energy while supporting a brighter mood — proof that healthy really can taste amazing.

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

Chicken:

  • 500g chicken thigh or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 2–4 tbsp Beerenberg Hot Chilli Honey (adjust to your spice preference)

  • 1 tbsp tamari

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • Pinch of ground ginger

  • Juice & zest of ½ lime

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Simple Slaw:

  • 2 cups shredded cabbage

  • 2 spring onions, sliced

  • Handful of coriander, chopped

  • Dressing: 1 tsp olive oil + 1 tsp Beerenberg Hot Chilli Honey + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

To Serve:

  • 1 cup cooked rice

Method

  1. Marinate the Chicken
    In a bowl, combine the hot chilli honey, tamari, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, zest, ginger, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss well. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes (or up to 2 hours if you have time).

  2. Cook the Chicken
    Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken (in batches if needed) and cook until golden, caramelised, and cooked through (about 8–10 minutes).

  3. Make the Slaw
    In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, spring onion, and coriander. Mix the dressing ingredients separately, then pour over the slaw and toss to combine.

  4. Assemble
    Serve the chicken bites over fluffy rice with a side of slaw.

  5. Finish with Flavour
    For extra punch, drizzle more hot chilli honey over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

You can shop & check out the Beerenberg Goodies HERE Trust me, they are delicious!

Love,

Malissa x

Malissa Fedele
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