Honey Garlic Chicken – Best Easy & Flavorful Recipe
This honey garlic chicken is a quick and easy dish with a sweet, savory, and sticky glaze. Made with simple ingredients like honey, garlic, and soy sauce, it’s perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner in just 30 minutes!
- Author: miral
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional for a richer sauce)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for a thicker sauce)
- ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Prepare the sauce by mixing honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar in a bowl.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Optional: coat with cornstarch for extra crispiness.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Pour in the sauce and let it simmer until thickened, flipping the chicken to coat evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve hot with rice or veggies.
Notes
- To make it spicier, add red pepper flakes or Sriracha to the sauce.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- For a keto version, replace honey with sugar-free syrup
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 27g
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