Why Choose Honey Garlic Chicken?
Are you looking for a fast and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights? Look no further than this easy honey garlic chicken recipe. In just 20 minutes, you can serve a tender chicken dish bathed in a sweet-savory sauce that the whole family will love.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients You’ll Need
Gather these simple ingredients to whip up your honey garlic chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat in the sauce.
- If you prefer thicker sauce, mix cornstarch and water, then stir it into the pan and simmer for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Tips & Substitutions
- Additionally, chicken thighs stay juicier and work great for this recipe.
- Moreover, you can add broccoli or green beans directly to the skillet for a complete one-pan meal.
- Finally, replace soy sauce with coconut aminos for a lower-sodium option.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with white rice, jasmine rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Internal Link
Find more quick dinners at Kess Daily Meals.
External Link
Learn more about honey on Wikipedia.
