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Honey-Garlic Chicken

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Honey-Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring bite-sized chicken pieces tossed in a sweet, savory, and sticky honey-garlic sauce. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for coating)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
  • 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Toss with cornstarch for a light coating, if desired.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch if using.
  5. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
  7. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
  • Serve with steamed veggies for a complete meal.
  • Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
  • Chicken tenders or wings also work well with this sauce.
  • Add a splash of lemon juice if you don’t have vinegar.

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