Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Sweet, savory, sticky, and packed with flavor — Honey Garlic Chicken is an easy dinner that tastes like something from your favorite restaurant.

Tender pieces of chicken are cooked in a delicious honey-garlic sauce that comes together in just minutes.

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ⅓ cup honey
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• Sesame seeds for garnish
• Sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

1. Cut the Chicken

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Pat them dry and season lightly with black pepper.

2. Cook the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3. Prepare the Sauce

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds.

Add honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir well.

4. Thicken the Sauce

Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry.

Pour it into the sauce while stirring. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

5. Add the Chicken

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together until each piece is coated in the sticky honey-garlic sauce.

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

What Goes Well With Honey Garlic Chicken?

Serve it over:

• White rice
• Jasmine rice
• Fried rice
• Noodles
• Steamed broccoli
• Stir-fried vegetables

Recipe Tips

For a little heat, add red pepper flakes or a small amount of chili sauce. You can also use chicken thighs if you prefer darker, juicier meat.

Final Thoughts

This Honey Garlic Chicken is an excellent choice when you want a flavorful dinner without spending hours cooking. The combination of sweet honey, savory soy sauce, fresh garlic, and ginger creates an irresistible sauce.

It’s easy enough for a weeknight but delicious enough to serve to guests.