🍯🍗 Irresistible Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe – The Perfect Weeknight Dinner!
Craving something sweet, savory, and utterly satisfying for dinner? This Honey Garlic Chicken is the perfect combo of tender chicken glazed in a sticky, flavorful sauce made from fresh garlic, rich soy, and natural sweet honey. It’s incredibly easy and quick — ready in just 30 minutes! Serve it over steamed rice or noodles and elevate your dinner game effortlessly. Let’s get cooking!
🥢 Ingredients:
🔹 For the Chicken:
– 1.5 lbs (about 680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 2 tbsp cornstarch (for coating)
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
🔹 For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
– 1/3 cup honey
– 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lemon juice)
– 1 tsp sesame oil (optional for extra flavor)
🥬 Garnish (optional but recommended):
– Toasted sesame seeds
– Chopped green onions
🔥 Instructions:
1. Prep the Chicken:
– Pat dry the chicken pieces and toss them in a bowl with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. This step makes the chicken crispy and helps the sauce stick better.
2. Cook the Chicken:
– Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
– Add chicken in a single layer and sear on one side for 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until fully cooked through (another 3–4 minutes).
– Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce:
– In the same pan, lower the heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
– Pour in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Combine and Glaze:
– Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the sauce.
– Stir to coat the chicken evenly. Let it simmer for another 3–5 minutes, until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
5. Serve:
– Serve hot over a bed of fluffy rice, noodles, or steamed veggies.
– Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for a fresh pop!
📝 Tips:
– For extra crispiness, lightly fry the coated chicken twice.
– Want some kick? Add a dash of chili flakes or sriracha.
– Works great for meal prep—keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days!
This Honey Garlic Chicken is the kind of recipe that disappears fast—sweet, sticky, and with plenty of garlic flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you just need a comfort food fix.
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