Here’s a simple, flavorful way to make honey garlic chicken at home—sticky, savory, and slightly sweet.
🍯🍗 Honey Garlic Chicken (Easy Recipe)
🧂 Ingredients
- 500g (1 lb) chicken (thighs or breast, cut into bite-size pieces)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar (rice or apple cider)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, optional for thickening)
- 1–2 tbsp oil (for cooking)
🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the chicken
Season with salt and pepper.
2. Sear
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
3. Make the sauce
In the same pan, sauté garlic for ~30 seconds.
Add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Stir and let it simmer.
4. Thicken (optional)
Add cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
5. Combine
Return chicken to the pan. Toss until coated and glossy.
🍽️ Serve with
- Steamed rice
- Noodles
- Stir-fried veggies (broccoli, carrots, snap peas)
🔥 Tips
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results
- Add chili flakes or sriracha if you want heat
- Don’t burn the garlic—it turns bitter fast
If you want, I can give you a baked version, air fryer version, or a crispy (takeout-style) version too.
