Classic Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Dinner
This classic honey garlic chicken dinner is incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor, featuring tender chicken in a sticky, savory-sweet sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Medium bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium is a great option!
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar apple cider vinegar works too
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated (optional)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to your spice preference
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)
Garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish, optional
- Sliced green onions for garnish, optional
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Pat the chicken dry, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through; set aside.
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, optional ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened and glossy.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Simmer the chicken in the sauce for 1-2 minutes more to absorb flavors.
- Remove from heat, transfer to serving plates, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a little soy sauce and ginger for 15-30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level. Serve this chicken with steamed rice and your favorite stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.