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Honey Garlic Chicken

Sweet, savory, and packed with flavor, this Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender chicken is coated in a sticky, garlicky honey sauce that pairs wonderfully with rice, noodles, or steamed veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: main Dish
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients Method Notes

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, for heat
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

  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.
Nutrition:
Serving Size: 1 cupCalories: 330Sugar: 16gSodium: 520mgFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 0gProtein: 32gCholesterol: 105mg