Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe 🍗🍯🧄

Honey garlic chicken is a sweet and savory dish with a sticky glaze made from Honey, Garlic, and soy sauce. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect with rice or noodles.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

500 g (about 1 lb) chicken thighs or breast, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional for crispiness)
2 tablespoons oil
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Honey Garlic Sauce

¼ cup honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar (or lemon juice)
1 tablespoon water
½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Lightly coat with cornstarch for a crispy texture.

2. Cook the Chicken

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken pieces for 5–6 minutes, turning until golden and cooked through.
Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Sauce

In the same pan add:

Garlic
Honey
Soy sauce
Rice vinegar
Water

Cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly thick.

4. Combine

Return the chicken to the pan and toss until well coated with the sticky sauce.

5. Garnish and Serve

Top with:

Sesame seeds
Chopped green onions

Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Helpful Tips

✔ Use chicken thighs for juicier results
✔ Add a little ginger for extra flavor
✔ If sauce becomes too thick, add 1–2 tbsp water

✅ Result:
Tender chicken coated in a sweet, garlicky, glossy sauce that’s ready in about 20 minutes.

If you want, I can also share a famous 15-minute restaurant-style honey garlic chicken recipe that tastes even better than takeout. 🍗🍯