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Honey Garlic Chicken

This Honey Garlic Chicken is sweet, savory, and packed with flavor! Tender chicken is coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce, making it a perfect dish to serve over rice or veggies.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Keyword Easy Chicken Dinner, Honey Garlic Chicken, Sticky Chicken Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 380kcal
Author Creator Child
Cost $12

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts) cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch for coating
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water slurry for thickening

For Garnish & Serving:

  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds optional
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped
  • Cooked white rice or steamed vegetables

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

  • In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

Sear the Chicken:

  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Honey Garlic Sauce:

  • In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.

Thicken the Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water to create a slurry.
  • Pour the slurry into the sauce and stir until it thickens (1-2 minutes).

Coat the Chicken & Serve:

  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
  • Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.

Garnish & Enjoy:

  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve over steamed rice or veggies.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat.
Substitutions:
  • Use chicken breast instead of thighs for a leaner option.
  • Swap honey for maple syrup for a different sweetness.
  • Add broccoli or bell peppers for extra veggies.