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Delicious Honey Garlic Chicken glistening with sauce, ready to be served.

Honey Garlic Chicken

This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe achieves the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and sticky flavors. The key is marinating the chicken, searing it for flavor, and adding the garlic towards the end of cooking to prevent burning, resulting in a delicious and foolproof dish.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • whisk
  • Large skillet or wok
  • Spatula or tongs

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine the chicken with the soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it sit for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan). Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through.
  5. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and coats the chicken evenly. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
  6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
  7. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can adjust the amount of honey and red pepper flakes to suit your taste. Serve with steamed rice or noodles and a side of vegetables for a complete meal. For a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water and add it to the sauce during the last few minutes of cooking. Be sure to taste the sauce during the simmering process and adjust seasonings as needed.