Craving a dinner that feels like a comforting hug, yet doesn’t chain you to the stove for hours? Want something healthy that doesn’t skimp on flavor? Look no further! Our Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe is your weeknight savior. This recipe is quick, wholesome, and bursts with a symphony of sweet and savory flavors. I remember the first time I made this; even my pickiest eater devoured it in minutes. This recipe is a definite crowd-pleaser. It might just become your family’s favorite, just like it is for mine!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Every time I make Honey Garlic Chicken, it takes me back to a small family-run restaurant I stumbled upon during a trip to Italy. They served a simple yet incredible chicken dish that I just had to recreate. That trip was years ago, but the taste of that authentic Italian delight continues to resonate whenever I make Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe. With every bite, I am filled with the taste of something simple, yet elegant. Now I’ve tweaked and perfected my own version, and I can’t wait to share it with you!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Flavor: Stir in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Add red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour into the skillet and stir constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the honey garlic sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot over rice, quinoa, or with steamed vegetables.
Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.4 cloves garlic
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Add red pepper flakes, if desired.1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour into the skillet and stir constantly until the sauce thickens.1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the honey garlic sauce.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot over rice, quinoa, or with steamed vegetables.sesame seeds, chopped green onions
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