Honey garlic chicken is an outrageously delicious, effortless recipe. Put together a quick dinner in just 15 minutes that’s perfect for busy weeknights made with pantry staples.
2tablespoonoilany neutral cooking oil like sunflower oil or canola oil
3-5clovesgarlicadjust as per taste
Salt and ground pepper to taste
1 ½teaspoongarlic powder
¼cupcorn starch
¼cupchicken stocklow sodium
1tablespoonlight soy saucelow sodium
1tablespoonrice wine vinegaror plain vinegar or apple cider vinegar
â…“cuphoney
For garnish:
Green onions
Sesame seeds
Red pepper flakes
Instructions
Start off by making the sauce. Mix low sodium chicken stock, low sodium light soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and honey in a bow. Set aside until use.
I prefer to use chicken thighs over breasts for more flavor and juicier chicken.
Season boneless chicken thighs with salt-pepper to taste add 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder. Rub on both sides.
Dredge seasoned chicken thighs in corn starch. Shake off excess flour.
Heat oil in a wide pan.
Sear chicken in hot oil for 4-5 minutes or until crispy and golden on one side.
Flip and cook on another side for 2-3 minutes.
Add more oil (or butter for a richer taste). Stir minced garlic along with the chicken. Turn heat to medium so the garlic doesn’t burn.
Pour prepared sauce. Stir well. Turn up the heat until the sauce begins to boil.
Reduce heat to low, simmer for 4-5 minutes or until sauce is thickened and chicken is cooked through.
Remove pan from heat.
Sprinkle red pepper flakes, black and white sesame seeds, and green onions.
Serve hot with jasmine rice or fried rice.
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Notes
Use boneless chicken thighs instead of chicken breast for better flavor and juicier chicken. With or without skin both work well.
Always season the chicken well before cooking. Nobody prefers flavorless, bland chicken. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Dredging chicken in cornflour creates a crispy outer crust on the chicken.
For an added kick, include any Asian hot sauce (like sweet chili sauce or schezwan sauce) while making honey soy sauce.
Other proteins can be used in the recipe. The sweet sticky sauce is ideal for other kinds of proteins like beef/pork steaks, lamb cutlets, shrimp, even tofu works.
 Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.