Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
This easy honey garlic chicken recipe combines juicy chicken thighs with a sticky-sweet garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners and ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional
- 2 green onions sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish optional
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through
- Remove chicken from pan and set aside
- Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds
- Add honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, stirring to combine
- Mix cornstarch with water if using and add to the sauce
- Simmer sauce for 1-2 minutes until it begins to thicken
- Return chicken to pan and coat with sauce
- Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until sauce is thick and glossy
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Sugar: 13g
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fiber: 0g