Ah yes 🍯🧄🍗 — Honey Garlic Chicken is sweet, savory, and sticky — perfect for weeknights or meal prep. Here’s a foolproof recipe that works on the stovetop or baked in the oven.
Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 1½ lbs chicken thighs or breasts (boneless, skinless)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water (optional, for thicker sauce)
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Prep Chicken
- Pat chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Cook Chicken
Stovetop:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken 4–5 min per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove from pan.
Oven (optional):
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 min until cooked through.
3. Make Sauce
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic 30–60 sec until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer 2–3 min.
- Optional: mix cornstarch and water, add to sauce, simmer until thickened.
4. Combine
- Return chicken to pan and coat in sauce. Cook 2–3 min to heat through and glaze the chicken.
5. Serve
- Serve over rice, noodles, or roasted veggies.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Pro Tips
- Thicker sauce: Let it reduce a few extra minutes before adding chicken back.
- Flavor boost: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a sweet-spicy twist.
- Crispy edges: Sear chicken first for a little caramelization before adding sauce.
- Make-ahead: Sauce can be made in advance; reheat with chicken for a quick meal.
I can also give a baked honey garlic chicken thighs sheet-pan version, a slow-cooker sticky honey garlic chicken, or a honey garlic chicken stir-fry next.
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