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Honey Garlic Chicken

  • Author: Chef Mia

Description

ThisHoney Garlic Chickenis a quick and flavorful dish featuring crispy, golden chicken coated in a sweet, savory, and garlicky sauce. Perfect for serving over rice or noodles, this dish is an easy weeknight favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces2 tablespoonscornstarch2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoonscornstarch2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
  • 4garlic cloves, minced⅓ cuphoney¼ cupsoy sauce (low sodium recommended)2 tablespoonsrice vinegar or apple cider vinegar1 teaspoonsesame oil½ teaspoonchili flakes (optional, for heat)
  • ⅓ cuphoney¼ cupsoy sauce (low sodium recommended)2 tablespoonsrice vinegar or apple cider vinegar1 teaspoonsesame oil½ teaspoonchili flakes (optional, for heat)
  • ¼ cupsoy sauce (low sodium recommended)2 tablespoonsrice vinegar or apple cider vinegar1 teaspoonsesame oil½ teaspoonchili flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 2 tablespoonsrice vinegar or apple cider vinegar1 teaspoonsesame oil½ teaspoonchili flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 1 teaspoonsesame oil½ teaspoonchili flakes (optional, for heat)
  • ½ teaspoonchili flakes (optional, for heat)
  • Sesame seedsChopped green onions
  • Chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Coat the Chicken:In a bowl, toss thechicken pieces with cornstarchuntil evenly coated.2️⃣Cook the Chicken:Heatvegetable oilin a large skillet overmedium heat.Add thecoated chickenand cook untilgolden brown and fully cooked, about5-6 minutes.Remove from the skillet and set aside.3️⃣Sauté the Garlic:In the same skillet, addminced garlicand sauté until fragrant, about1 minute.4️⃣Make the Sauce:In a small bowl, whisk togetherhoney, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes.Pour the mixture into the skillet and bring to agentle simmer.5️⃣Combine Everything:Return thecooked chickento the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.Let it cook for2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.6️⃣Garnish & Serve:Sprinkle withsesame seeds and chopped green onions.Serve warm oversteamed rice or noodles.
  2. In a bowl, toss thechicken pieces with cornstarchuntil evenly coated.
  3. 2️⃣Cook the Chicken:Heatvegetable oilin a large skillet overmedium heat.Add thecoated chickenand cook untilgolden brown and fully cooked, about5-6 minutes.Remove from the skillet and set aside.3️⃣Sauté the Garlic:In the same skillet, addminced garlicand sauté until fragrant, about1 minute.4️⃣Make the Sauce:In a small bowl, whisk togetherhoney, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes.Pour the mixture into the skillet and bring to agentle simmer.5️⃣Combine Everything:Return thecooked chickento the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.Let it cook for2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.6️⃣Garnish & Serve:Sprinkle withsesame seeds and chopped green onions.Serve warm oversteamed rice or noodles.
  4. Heatvegetable oilin a large skillet overmedium heat.Add thecoated chickenand cook untilgolden brown and fully cooked, about5-6 minutes.Remove from the skillet and set aside.3️⃣Sauté the Garlic:In the same skillet, addminced garlicand sauté until fragrant, about1 minute.4️⃣Make the Sauce:In a small bowl, whisk togetherhoney, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes.Pour the mixture into the skillet and bring to agentle simmer.5️⃣Combine Everything:Return thecooked chickento the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.Let it cook for2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.6️⃣Garnish & Serve:Sprinkle withsesame seeds and chopped green onions.Serve warm oversteamed rice or noodles.
  5. Add thecoated chickenand cook untilgolden brown and fully cooked, about5-6 minutes.
  6. Remove from the skillet and set aside.3️⃣Sauté the Garlic:In the same skillet, addminced garlicand sauté until fragrant, about1 minute.4️⃣Make the Sauce:In a small bowl, whisk togetherhoney, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes.Pour the mixture into the skillet and bring to agentle simmer.5️⃣Combine Everything:Return thecooked chickento the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.Let it cook for2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.6️⃣Garnish & Serve:Sprinkle withsesame seeds and chopped green onions.Serve warm oversteamed rice or noodles.
  7. 3️⃣Sauté the Garlic:In the same skillet, addminced garlicand sauté until fragrant, about1 minute.4️⃣Make the Sauce:In a small bowl, whisk togetherhoney, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes.Pour the mixture into the skillet and bring to agentle simmer.5️⃣Combine Everything:Return thecooked chickento the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.Let it cook for2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.6️⃣Garnish & Serve:Sprinkle withsesame seeds and chopped green onions.Serve warm oversteamed rice or noodles.
  8. In the same skillet, addminced garlicand sauté until fragrant, about1 minute.
  9. 4️⃣Make the Sauce:In a small bowl, whisk togetherhoney, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes.Pour the mixture into the skillet and bring to agentle simmer.5️⃣Combine Everything:Return thecooked chickento the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.Let it cook for2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.6️⃣Garnish & Serve:Sprinkle withsesame seeds and chopped green onions.Serve warm oversteamed rice or noodles.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk togetherhoney, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes.Pour the mixture into the skillet and bring to agentle simmer.5️⃣Combine Everything:Return thecooked chickento the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.Let it cook for2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.6️⃣Garnish & Serve:Sprinkle withsesame seeds and chopped green onions.Serve warm oversteamed rice or noodles.
  11. Pour the mixture into the skillet and bring to agentle simmer.
  12. 5️⃣Combine Everything:Return thecooked chickento the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.Let it cook for2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.6️⃣Garnish & Serve:Sprinkle withsesame seeds and chopped green onions.Serve warm oversteamed rice or noodles.
  13. Return thecooked chickento the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.Let it cook for2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.6️⃣Garnish & Serve:Sprinkle withsesame seeds and chopped green onions.Serve warm oversteamed rice or noodles.
  14. Let it cook for2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  15. 6️⃣Garnish & Serve:Sprinkle withsesame seeds and chopped green onions.Serve warm oversteamed rice or noodles.
  16. Sprinkle withsesame seeds and chopped green onions.Serve warm oversteamed rice or noodles.
  17. Serve warm oversteamed rice or noodles.

Notes

✅Crispier Chicken?Cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.✅Sweeter or Spicier?Adjust honey and chili flakes to taste.✅Thicker Sauce?Mix1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon waterand stir into the sauce.✅Meal Prep Friendly:Store in an airtight container in the fridge forup to 3 days.

Find it online: https://exorecipes.com/crispy-honey-garlic-chicken-easy-flavorful-recipe/