Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Cooked on the stovetop to a golden perfection and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, it’s a quick and delicious Asian-inspired main course perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Season and coat the chicken: Season the bite-sized chicken pieces evenly with salt and black pepper. Toss the chicken with cornstarch until each piece is fully coated, which helps create a light crispy texture when cooked.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping occasionally, until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Lower the skillet heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Stir in the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat all the pieces evenly with the sauce. Let everything simmer together for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the chicken perfectly.
- Garnish and serve: Serve the honey garlic chicken hot, topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped green onions for extra flavor and visual appeal. It pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice or your favorite noodles for a complete meal.
- To vary the recipe, substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp.
- For a crispier texture, try air frying or baking the cornstarch-coated chicken before tossing it in the sauce.
