Ah, Honey Garlic Chicken—sweet, savory, and perfectly sticky! Here’s a simple and tasty way to make it:
Ingredients (for 2–3 servings)
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (for thicker sauce)
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds and chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook the chicken
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces, season lightly with pepper, and cook 5–7 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Make the honey garlic sauce
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Optional: for a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch mixture and simmer until thickened.
- Combine
- Return chicken to the pan, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for 1–2 more minutes so the flavors meld.
- Serve
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or alongside roasted vegetables.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan oven-baked version that’s even easier and super sticky without standing over the stove.
Do you want me to give that version too?
