Honey Garlic Chicken
A fast, flavorful one-pan dish with juicy chicken and a glossy sweet-savory sauce. Quick enough for weeknights, yet special enough for company.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for thickening)
1 tablespoon chopped green onions (garnish)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (garnish, optional)
Instructions
Pat chicken dry. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and 2 tbsp cornstarch.
Whisk together honey, soy sauce, water, lemon juice, and ginger.
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side.
Stir garlic in skillet until fragrant. Return chicken and add sauce mixture.
Simmer, spooning sauce onto chicken. Thicken with cornstarch slurry if needed.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in sauce for 30 minutes before cooking
Sesame seeds add Asian-inspired flair, but optional
Leftovers store well in airtight containers for 3-4 days
Find it online: https://viralchickenrecipes.com/honey-garlic-chicken/