Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features tender bite-sized pieces of chicken thighs or breasts coated in a sweet and savory sauce made with honey, garlic, and soy sauce. Cooked on the stovetop for a quick and flavorful meal, it’s perfect served over rice or steamed vegetables for a satisfying Asian-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water
Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until they are evenly coated, which helps give the chicken a slight crispiness when cooked.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, ground black pepper, optional red pepper flakes, and water in a small bowl to create the glaze.
- Combine and Simmer: Once the chicken is cooked, pour the prepared sauce over it in the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and stir frequently, letting it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the honey garlic chicken with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variation.
- Add broccoli or bell peppers to the skillet for extra vegetables and nutrition.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version of this dish.
