Honey Garlic Chicken: The Ultimate Recipe for Sweet, Savory Perfection
Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet and savory dish featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a glossy garlic-infused honey soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked (5–7 minutes per side).
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, water, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes.
- Pour sauce into skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Add slurry and whisk until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Adjust honey for sweetness preference.
- Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs.