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Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
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This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful sauce made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of ginger. Perfectly balanced with sweet, savory, and tangy notes, this dish is quick to prepare and ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice or vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

Sauce

  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Thickening (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Garnish

  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts or thighs and cut them into bite-sized pieces for even cooking and better sauce coverage.
  2. Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil. Add the chicken pieces, cooking until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. Combine chicken and sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the same skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl and whisk this slurry into the simmering sauce. Let the sauce thicken, about 2 minutes.
  5. Finish the dish: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the thickened sauce. Cook together for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Garnish and serve: Transfer the honey garlic chicken to a serving dish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice or your choice of vegetables.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier, more flavorful option.
  • Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey depending on your taste.
  • If avoiding soy, tamari or coconut aminos can be used as a substitute.
  • To make the dish gluten-free, ensure the soy sauce used is gluten-free.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in a skillet or microwave.

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Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner, Sweet and Savory Chicken, Asian Chicken Recipe, Weeknight Dinner

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