Description
Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful skillet dinner featuring tender pan-seared chicken coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce with soy, butter, and a hint of ginger. This sweet and savory dish is perfect for serving over steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season the chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Toss the chicken until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Chicken thighs produce a juicier result than chicken breasts.
- Add broccoli, snap peas, carrots, or bell peppers for a complete one-pan meal.
- Adjust the honey or soy sauce to suit your preferred sweetness and saltiness.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired