Description
This Sweet and Savory Honey Garlic Chicken is the perfect balance of sticky sweetness and savory umami, all wrapped up in tender, juicy chicken pieces. It’s so incredibly easy to whip up, making it a guaranteed hit for busy evenings and family meals alike.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Gently season your chicken thigh pieces with salt and pepper.
In a small dish, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil.
Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the skillet and let it come to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the cornstarch and water mixture, cooking for another minute or two until the sauce becomes glossy and coats the chicken beautifully.
Finish with a sprinkle of green onions and sesame seeds, serving this delicious dish hot over fluffy rice.
Notes
Don’t Crowd the Pan: When cooking the chicken, make sure not to overcrowd your skillet. If your pan is too full, the chicken will steam rather than brown, and we want those lovely golden edges! Cook in batches if necessary.
Adjust Sweetness/Saltiness: Feel free to adjust the honey and soy sauce ratios slightly to suit your personal preference. A little more honey for sweetness, or a splash more soy sauce for savory depth.
Garlic Power: For an even more intense garlic flavor, you can mince your garlic very finely or even grate it.
Thickening Control: If your sauce isn’t as thick as you’d like after a couple of minutes, you can mix another teaspoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir it in, cooking for another minute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Protein: N/A