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Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
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This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe brings together juicy chicken thighs or breasts with a sweet and savory sauce made of honey, garlic, and soy sauce. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal, with an optional hint of ginger and a glossy, sticky glaze that coats every bite. Serve it over rice or vegetables for a satisfying dinner the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)

For Thickening and Garnishing

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: Generously sprinkle chicken thighs or breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides to enhance flavor before cooking.
  2. Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 6–8 minutes per side, until nicely browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger (if using) until well combined.
  4. Simmer the Sauce: Pour the honey garlic mixture into the same skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it cook for 2–3 minutes for the flavors to meld. If you’d like a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another minute until thickened.
  5. Coat the Chicken: Return the browned chicken to the pan, turning to coat each piece thoroughly in the sticky sauce. Let everything simmer for another 1–2 minutes to ensure the chicken is heated through and well coated.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Transfer the chicken to serving plates, drizzle with extra sauce from the pan, and garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Enjoy warm, ideally over rice or steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • If using chicken breasts, pound to even thickness for more even cooking.
  • Adjust honey and soy sauce levels for a sweeter or saltier sauce, to taste.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid drying out the chicken.
  • The cornstarch slurry is optional but makes the sauce glossy and thick.
  • Add a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick.

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Keywords: honey garlic chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, honey garlic sauce, stovetop chicken, Asian chicken, sweet and savory chicken

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