Amazing 30-Minute Easy Honey Garlic Chicken
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A quick and flavorful honey garlic chicken recipe perfect for busy weeknights. This dish is simple to make and packed with delicious taste.
- Author: Simon Carrington
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey and soy sauce. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the chicken.
- In another small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and coated in the glossy sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve with rice or your favorite side dish.
- This recipe is easily adaptable with different cuts of chicken or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg