Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

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