Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Measuring cups
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 green onions sliced
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the garlic and grated ginger.
- Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet.
- Mix the cornstarch with the water.
- Stir the slurry into the sauce.
- Simmer until the sauce becomes thick and glossy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet.
- Spoon the sauce over the chicken until evenly coated.
- Simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and optional red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Chicken thighs stay especially juicy, but chicken breasts are an excellent lean alternative. Allow the sauce to simmer until glossy before returning the chicken to the skillet. Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds for additional flavor and texture. Serve with steamed rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables to enjoy every drop of the sauce.Wine Advice
An off-dry Riesling or lightly chilled Pinot Gris balances the sweetness of the honey glaze beautifully. For a non-alcoholic option, serve with iced green tea or sparkling ginger lemonade.Nutrition values
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About This Recipe
Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken is an easy one-pan dinner that combines tender chicken with a rich honey garlic glaze, soy sauce, fresh ginger, and a touch of rice vinegar. Ready in less than 30 minutes, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and slightly tangy flavors. It is an excellent choice for busy weeknights while still being impressive enough to serve to family and friends.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Recipe
Honey garlic chicken uses simple pantry ingredients to create a glossy sauce that coats every piece of chicken. Honey provides natural sweetness, garlic adds bold flavor, while soy sauce and ginger create depth. Because everything cooks in one skillet, cleanup is quick and easy.
Perfect Honey Garlic Chicken
This honey garlic chicken develops its signature sticky glaze as the sauce gently simmers with the cornstarch slurry. Cooking the chicken until just done before returning it to the sauce helps keep it juicy while allowing the glaze to cling beautifully to every bite.
Serving Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken
This dish pairs perfectly with steamed jasmine rice, noodles, fried rice, or stir-fried vegetables. It is also delicious with broccoli, green beans, or a fresh Asian-style salad. Browse our Chicken Recipes collection for more quick and flavorful dinner ideas.
Honey Garlic Chicken Storage Tips
Store leftover honey garlic chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave until hot throughout. The flavors often become even richer the next day, making this recipe ideal for meal prep and packed lunches. For food safety advice, visit the FDA Food Safety website.
Whether you need a quick family meal or a reliable weeknight favorite, this recipe delivers outstanding flavor with very little effort. Its glossy sauce, tender chicken, and balanced sweet-savory taste make Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken a recipe you’ll want to cook again and again.