Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Try this delicious Honey Garlic Chicken recipe for a sweet and savory dish that's easy to make and full of flavor! Perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Chicken Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- Set the sauce aside.
Prep the Chicken:
- Cut 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1/2-inch bite-sized pieces.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Toss the seasoned chicken in flour until each piece is well coated.
Cook the Chicken – First Batch:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add half of the chicken.
- Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- Remove and set aside on a plate.
Cook the Chicken – Second Batch:
- Add 1 more tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
- Repeat the cooking process with the remaining chicken.
- Once cooked, remove and set aside with the first batch.
Sauté the Garlic:
- Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the same skillet.
- Stir in 2–3 minced garlic cloves.
- Sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant (but not browned).
Add the Sauce:
- Stir the sauce mixture again, then pour it into the skillet with the garlic.
- Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes until it thickens.
Combine Chicken with Sauce:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
- Toss to coat all pieces evenly in the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until heated through.
Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the skillet from heat.
- Top with sliced green onions.
- Serve and enjoy!
