Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
This Honey Garlic Chicken is sweet, sticky, and packed with flavor in every bite. It's an easy dish made with simple ingredients, perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
- 2 tablespoons water only if using cornstarch
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5–6 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Stir and simmer the mixture for 2–3 minutes.
- (Optional) If you like a thicker glaze, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, then stir it into the pan. Let the sauce bubble for 1–2 minutes until thick.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Spoon the sauce over each piece and cook for another 2–3 minutes to let the flavors soak in.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.