Honey Garlic Chicken
This Honey Garlic Chicken features tender, juicy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. It's a quick and easy dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners, offering a delightful balance of flavors that pairs well with rice and steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs (approximately 680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or your preferred hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces and toss until evenly coated.
Sear the Chicken:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Cook for about 6-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sriracha.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Thicken the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring continuously.
- Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
Combine and Serve:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat each piece thoroughly with the sauce.
- Allow everything to heat through for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
- Serve hot over rice with steamed vegetables.