Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet, savory, and sticky dish that’s quick to make and perfect with rice or noodles. 🍯🍗
Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup Honey
- ¼ cup Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil or vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds or chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Cook the chicken
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
2. Make the sauce
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic.
- Pour the mixture into the pan with the chicken.
3. Thicken the sauce
- If you want a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir it into the pan.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until the sauce becomes glossy and coats the chicken.
4. Serve
- Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.
- Serve hot over Rice or Noodles.
💡 Tip: For extra flavor, add a small piece of grated Ginger to the sauce.
If you want, I can also show you a super crispy honey garlic chicken version (restaurant-style) that many people prefer to the simple skillet recipe. 🍯🔥