Honey Garlic Chicken

5 from 32 votes

This delicious Honey Garlic Chicken recipe will make you want to stay in instead of ordering takeout! Sweet, savory, sticky and with just the right amount of spice, this Honey Chicken recipe is the perfect way to top off a bowl of steamed rice or vegetables.

Course Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword honey chicken, honey chicken recipe, honey garlic chicken, sticky chicken

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 453kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

Honey Garlic Sauce

½ cup chicken broth low sodium
4 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
½ cup honey
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil optional
1 teaspoon sriracha or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Chicken:

2 to 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or other cooking oil such as vegetable oil
1 to 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1” pieces
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger or 1 to 2 teaspoons minced ginger or ginger paste
2 to 3 cloves garlic minced
sesame seeds optional garnish
green onion optional garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce

Make the sauce by whisking together the corn starch with a couple tablespoons of chicken broth until smooth.
Whisk in the remaining chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil and sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Set aside.

Make the Chicken

Add oil to a large skillet or wok and heat over medium high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Combine the corn starch, garlic powder and ground ginger in a small, shallow bowl and whisk to combine.
Toss the pieces of chicken in the mixture, a few pieces at a time, until coated.
Add chicken (in batches if necessary) to the hot oil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, turning the chicken pieces over so they brown evenly. (Check to make sure chicken is cooked through.) Remove and set aside.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook garlic, stirring continuously for 1 minute.
Carefully pour in the prepared sauce and stir to combine with the garlic. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat.
Add chicken back to skillet and stir to combine. Continue cooking until preferred thickness and consistency is achieved, about 2 to 5 minutes. Test for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion and serve over rice or with your preferred side.

Notes

Storage Information

Be sure that your chicken has completely cooled before storing it. Place the leftovers in a shallow, airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To Freeze: You can also freeze this chicken in an airtight container for 2 to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or skillet over low heat.

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