Description
This Irresistible Honey Garlic Chicken is a weeknight dinner game-changer, delivering maximum flavor in minimal time. Enjoy tender chicken pieces coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce that will leave you wanting more!
Ingredients
- boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into uniform 1-inch bite-sized pieces
- good quality liquid honey
- fresh garlic, minced
- low-sodium soy sauce
- fresh ginger, grated
- rice vinegar
- cornstarch
- water or chicken broth
- neutral, high-smoke-point oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado)
- toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- thinly sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Pat your chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Mince your garlic and ginger. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and cornstarch with about 2 tablespoons of water (or chicken broth). Whisk until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and there are no lumps. Set this sauce aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of your chosen oil. Once the oil is shimmering and hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and mostly cooked through.
- Introduce the Delightful Sauce: Once your chicken is nicely seared, give your reserved honey garlic sauce another quick whisk. Pour the entire sauce mixture directly over the chicken in the skillet.
- Thicken and Coat: Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. The sauce will thicken rapidly and become glossy, clinging beautifully to each piece of chicken. Continue to cook for just 1-2 minutes.
- Serve Immediately: Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds and fresh sliced green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: For best results, prep all ingredients before cooking. Adjust sweetness and tanginess of the sauce to your taste. This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa and can be served with stir-fried vegetables.