Description
A deliciously sticky and sweet honey garlic chicken recipe that’s quick and easy to make for a weeknight dinner. Perfectly tender chicken coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup (60ml) honey
- 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. If using cornstarch, mix it with water to create a slurry.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the cooked chicken and stir to coat.
- If you want a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch slurry and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, easy chicken recipe, sticky chicken, quick dinner recipe, honey garlic sauce