Honey Garlic Chicken

A quick and delicious Honey Garlic Chicken recipe that's perfect for a weeknight meal. Featuring tender chicken in a sweet and savory sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Cuisine ASIAN

Servings 4 servings

Calories 453 kcal

Equipment

Large skillet
Wok

Ingredients

For the Honey Garlic Sauce

0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
0.5 cup honey
1 tablespoon cornstarch for sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil optional
1 teaspoon sriracha or ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)

For the Chicken

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2-3 tablespoons, or preferred healthy cooking oil
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 to 1 ½ pounds, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Chicken Coating

0.25 cup cornstarch for coating
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon ground ginger or 1-2 teaspoons fresh minced ginger

Remaining Ingredients

3 cloves fresh garlic 2-3 cloves, minced
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Green onion sliced, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with a few tablespoons of chicken broth in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in the remaining chicken broth, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, and sriracha/red pepper flakes. Set the sauce aside.
In a separate shallow bowl, mix ¼ cup cornstarch with ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon ground ginger for the chicken coating.
Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season the 1-inch chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then toss them in the cornstarch mixture until lightly coated. Cook the chicken in batches for 3-5 minutes, turning until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for just 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Pour in the prepared honey garlic sauce and stir it well with the garlic. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the simmering sauce. Stir everything together and continue cooking for 2-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken to a lovely, glossy consistency that coats the chicken beautifully. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh sliced green onions. Serve over steamed brown rice or your favorite steamed vegetables.

Notes

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 453 kcal
Total Carbohydrates: 46g
Net Carbs: 45.6g
Fats: 15g
Protein: 35g