Here’s a delicious, easy Honey Garlic Chicken recipe you can make in about 30 minutes.
🍯 Honey Garlic Chicken (Sweet & Savory)
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, chopped green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Season the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Sear
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce
Lower heat to medium.
Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds (don’t burn).
Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Let simmer 2–3 minutes.
4. Thicken (Optional)
Mix cornstarch + water, then stir into sauce. Simmer until thickened (1–2 minutes).
5. Combine
Return chicken to pan. Spoon sauce over top and simmer 2–3 minutes until coated and glossy.
6. Garnish & Serve
Top with sesame seeds and green onions.
Serve over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
🔥 Tips
- Want it spicy? Add red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Prefer crispy? Dredge chicken lightly in flour before searing.
- Great for meal prep — keeps 3–4 days in the fridge.
If you’d like, I can also give you a baked version or an air fryer version.
