Description
Honey Garlic Chicken is a deliciously sweet and savory dish that features tender chicken seared to golden perfection and coated in a sticky, flavorful glaze made from honey, garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of ginger. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs wonderfully with rice and veggies for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Garnish
- Chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Generously season the chicken thighs or breasts with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance the flavor.
- Pan-sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until the chicken is browned and fully cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce: While the chicken cooks, in a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger (if using) until well combined.
- Make the honey garlic glaze: Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside. Pour the honey garlic sauce mixture into the same pan and simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. If a thicker sauce is desired, add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Coat the chicken: Return the chicken to the pan and toss in the sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the sticky honey garlic glaze.
- Serve and garnish: Plate the chicken, garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve warm with your choice of sides such as rice and vegetables.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, stir 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with water into the sauce while simmering until thickened.
- You can bake the chicken instead of pan-searing for a hands-off cooking method.
- Using chicken thighs results in a juicier, more flavorful dish compared to breasts.
- Pair this dish with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
