Ingredient Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs Hot Honey-Harissa Chicken Bites 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews These flavorful chicken bites bring the perfect balance of sweet heat to your table. They make a bold appetizer for game day, a party snack or even a quick weeknight dinner when served over rice or alongside a crisp salad. With just the right mix of sweet, savory and spicy, these chicken bites are sure to disappear fast. By Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 27, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 10 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts The honey-harissa mixture adds a sweet, spicy flavor that you’ll want to use on everything.Juicy chicken thighs provide protein to make this appetizer satisfying.Everything comes together on one sheet pan for easy cleanup. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 3 tablespoons harissa paste 3 tablespoons hot honey, divided ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving 1½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro Directions Preheat oven to broil with rack in upper third position; line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Toss chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons oil and ½ teaspoon salt on the prepared baking sheet until evenly coated. Arrange the chicken in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Broil until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee. Meanwhile, whisk 3 tablespoons harissa, 2 tablespoons honey, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ⅛ teaspoon salt together in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High until bubbling, about 1 minute. Add cubed butter and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; stir until the butter has melted. Transfer 1½ tablespoons of the mixture to a small bowl and set aside. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to the harissa mixture in the medium bowl; toss until evenly coated. Drain off and discard any excess liquid from the baking sheet; arrange the coated chicken on it in a single layer. Broil until glossy, deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Spoon any excess unburned sauce from the foil onto the chicken (some of the sauce will burn and stick to the foil). Brush with the reserved 1½ tablespoons harissa mixture and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon honey. Sprinkle with the remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt and 1½ teaspoons cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee. Recipe developed by Marianne Williams EatingWell.com, August 2025 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 202 Calories 12g Fat 7g Carbs 17g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Serving Size about ¼ cup Calories 202 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 7g Added Sugars 6g 12% Protein 17g 33% Total Fat 12g 16% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 93mg 31% Vitamin A 40µg Vitamin C 1mg 1% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 6% Folate 4µg Vitamin K 4µg Sodium 335mg 15% Calcium 11mg 1% Iron 1mg 4% Magnesium 19mg 4% Potassium 202mg 4% Zinc 1mg 12% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.