Honey Chicken Nibbles

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Easy and tasty chicken nibbles marinated in soy sauce, honey, tomato sauce and crushed garlic then cooked in the oven until golden. An excellent appetiser.

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These sticky Honey Chicken Nibbles are a real crowd-pleaser and perfect for feeding a group. Coated in a simple sweet and savoury marinade, they bake up beautifully golden and caramelised in the oven.

This recipe comes from a cookbook my mum put together for my 21st birthday. It contains recipes from family and friends and includes these chicken nibbles from my good friend's mum, Robyn. I reduced the honey a little, just to keep the recipe affordable. But all the same great flavours are there!

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Honey Chicken Nibbles

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Five cooking ingredients on a kitchen counter: soy sauce, tomato sauce, liquid honey, minced garlic, and a pack of raw chicken wings. White tiled wall in the background.

Chicken nibbles/niblets: Budget-friendly, easy to cook, and perfect for soaking up the delicious marinade.
Honey: Adds sweetness and helps create that irresistible sticky glaze.
Soy sauce: Brings a rich, savoury depth to balance the sweetness. To make this meal gluten free, use a gluten free soy sauce.

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Step by step instructions:

In a large container with a lid, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, tomato sauce and crushed garlic.

Rectangular container with a mixture of thick red sauce, dark brown liquid, and a mound of minced garlic or ginger.

Add the chicken nibbles and stir to coat, marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.

A glass dish filled with raw chicken wings, some with visible skin and bones, arranged on a flat surface.

Raw chicken pieces coated in a brown marinade, placed in a glass container on a gray surface.

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan bake. Pour the nibbles and sauce into a large baking dish and spread out.

A tray filled with raw chicken wings coated in a brown marinade, arranged in a single layer and ready for cooking.

A tray filled with glazed, baked chicken wings arranged closely together, showing a shiny, caramelized surface.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, turning once during cooking, until the chicken is golden, sticky and cooked through. Serve hot.

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If you like the look of these, be sure to check out my Honey and Soy Chicken Drumsticks!

Recipe FAQs:

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes! You can marinate the chicken overnight, then simply bake when ready to serve.

Can I cook these on the BBQ instead?

Absolutely. Cook over medium heat, turning regularly and brushing with extra marinade until cooked through and sticky.

Can I use other cuts of chicken?

Yes, drumsticks or wings work well too. Just adjust cooking time as needed depending on size.

Storage:

These honey chicken nibbles will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Enjoy cold or reheat until warmed all the way through.

Top tips:

Marinate longer if you can - 30 minutes works well, but overnight will give the best flavour.
Don't overcrowd the dish - Spread the nibbles out so they roast rather than steam.
Turn halfway through cooking - This helps the chicken cook evenly and get sticky all over.
Line your tray - Baking paper or foil makes cleanup much easier as the sauce caramelises.

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Honey Chicken Nibbles

Yield: 10

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Easy, tasty, chicken nibbles marinated in soy sauce, honey, tomato sauce and crushed garlic then cooked in the oven until golden.

Ingredients

1.5 kg chicken nibbles
½ cup salt reduced soy sauce
¼ cup honey
½ cup tomato sauce
1 Tbsp crushed garlic

Instructions

In a large container with a lid, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, tomato sauce and crushed garlic. Add the chicken nibbles and stir to coat, marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
To cook: Preheat the oven to 180°C fan bake.
Pour the nibbles and sauce into a large baking dish and spread out.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, turning once during cooking, until the chicken is golden, sticky and cooked through. Serve hot.

Notes

Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 365Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 845mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 37g

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

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