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Honey Garlic Chicken

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Sticky, sweet, and garlicky chicken you can cook in one skillet—perfect over rice or veggies.

Skillet with honey garlic chicken and sesame seeds

Prep

10 mins

Cook

15 mins

Total

25 mins

Calories

421 kcal

Protein

37.7 g

Carbohydrates

5.5 g

Serves

4 servings

Fat

28 g

Longevity

58/100

Honey garlic chicken is a weeknight favorite that comes together quickly in one pan. The chicken sears first for color and flavor before the sauce goes in. Garlic builds depth while honey adds a smooth, balanced sweetness. Soy sauce and vinegar round things out with savory and tangy notes. The result is glossy, flavorful chicken that works with many simple sides. This recipe is easy to scale and great for family dinners. It also reheats well, so leftovers make reliable lunches. You can serve it over rice, grains, or steamed vegetables depending on your goals. The method is straightforward, even for newer home cooks. This is a country-kitchen dinner staple that stays quick, comforting, and dependable.

Ingredients

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  • Fiber / plants
  • Fats
  • Flavor / spices

Ingredient notes

  • Pat chicken very dry for better browning.

  • Cornstarch/arrowroot adds light crisping but is optional.

  • Low-sodium tamari keeps salt in check while staying gluten-free.

Step-by-step

4 servings
  1. 1

    Step 1

    Season the chicken

    • Ingredients:
      • 1 1/2 pounds chicken chunks
      • 1 teaspoon salt
      • 1/2 teaspoons pepper
      • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
    • Action: Pat dry, season with salt and pepper, and toss with cornstarch for crisp edges.
  2. 2

    Step 2

    Sear

    • Ingredients:
      • 2 tablespoons olive oil
      • Seasoned chicken
    • Action: Heat oil over medium-high and cook chicken 6–8 minutes, stirring, until browned and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  3. 3

    Step 3

    Make the sauce

    • Ingredients:
      • 1/4 cups honey
      • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
      • 3 cloves garlic
      • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • Action: Whisk sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  4. 4

    Step 4

    Simmer

    • Ingredients:
      • Cooked chicken
      • Honey garlic sauce
    • Action: Pour sauce into skillet and simmer 1 minute. Return chicken, toss to coat, and cook 1–2 minutes until thick and glossy.
  5. 5

    Step 5

    Serve

    • Ingredients:
      • Cooked chicken
      • Rice or veggies
    • Action: Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or veggies with sauce spooned over.

Step insights

  • Simmering the sauce briefly before adding chicken thickens it and helps it cling.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

  • Mixing bowl

  • Measuring spoons

  • Whisk

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