Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s bursting with flavor. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, for about 2-3 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Add the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to a glaze, about 1 minute.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve hot over rice or your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes.
- Serve with steamed rice, broccoli, or your favorite vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 35g
