Honey Garlic Chicken: The Ultimate Recipe for Sweet, Savory Perfection
Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet, savory, and sticky skillet dish made with crispy chicken bites coated in a rich honey garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Chicken
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken in batches until golden and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, water, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes.
- Pour sauce into skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water to make slurry, then slowly whisk into sauce.
- Cook until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
- Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying chicken for best crispiness.
- Adjust sweetness or saltiness by balancing honey and soy sauce.
- Best served immediately for sticky texture.