Description
Sweet, savory, and packed with flavor, this Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and easy dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
1. In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes in a small bowl. Pour the mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
5. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm over rice or noodles.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and garlic for 20 minutes before cooking.
You can substitute chicken thighs with shrimp or tofu for variation.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, sticky chicken, sweet savory chicken