Description
This honey garlic chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken pieces coated in a flavorful, sticky sauce made with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of heat from sriracha. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish combines sweet, savory, and spicy flavors with a crispy exterior and a tender inside.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
Chicken Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
Cooking Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, toasted sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Cut chicken breasts into 1/2 inch pieces. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then toss in flour to coat each piece evenly.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Cook half the chicken until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add remaining 1 Tbsp oil and cook the second batch similarly. Set all chicken aside.
- Sauté garlic: Reduce heat to medium-low, add butter to the skillet, then minced garlic. Sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the sauce: Stir the sauce again and pour into the skillet. Stir to combine and scrape any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet, stir to coat with sauce, and cook another 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle sliced green onions on top, and serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of sriracha or add red pepper flakes.
- If you prefer a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch for coating the chicken.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor, but garlic powder can be substituted if needed.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Honey garlic chicken, easy chicken recipe, Asian chicken, sweet and savory chicken, quick dinner
