These little chicken bites make the perfect easy dinner or simple chicken appetizer! I love them on top of a salad or with a side of veggies. To serve as an appetizer, skewer each chicken bite with a toothpick to turn them into finger food!
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast or thighs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Hot sauce, optional
Cut the chicken into 1-inch chunks.
Combine the melted butter, honey, orange peel, salt, pepper, and 2 or more dashes of hot sauce (optional) in a medium bowl.
Add the chicken and toss well. Set aside for 15 minutes to marinate.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet. Drizzle any marinade left in the bowl over the chicken. Bake until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F, 15 to 20 minutes.