This easy Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet, savory, and garlicky sauce. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in about 25 minutes, it’s the perfect family-friendly meal for busy weeknights. Serve it over rice, noodles, or vegetables for a delicious takeout-inspired dinner at home.

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Honey Garlic Chicken

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• Author: Chef Sara
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Yield: 4 1x

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This easy Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet, savory, and garlicky sauce. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in about 25 minutes, it’s the perfect family-friendly meal for busy weeknights. Serve it over rice, noodles, or vegetables for a delicious takeout-inspired dinner at home.

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Ingredients

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• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 1/3 cup chicken broth (or water)
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar, or white vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the beaten egg until fully coated.
2. Add 1/2 cup cornstarch and mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
4. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 2–4 minutes per side.
5. While the chicken cooks, whisk together the honey, garlic, chicken broth, vinegar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
6. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked chicken.
7. Bring the sauce to a boil and simmer for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until thickened.
8. Stir in the butter, if using, until melted and incorporated.
9. Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or your favorite vegetables.

Notes

Chicken thighs provide extra juiciness, while chicken breasts offer a leaner option.
For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Nutrition

• Calories: 385 kcal
• Sugar: 18 g
• Protein: 34 g