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Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken coated in a glossy honey garlic sauce and garnished with sliced green onions.

Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken

Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken coated in a rich honey garlic glaze with soy sauce and fresh ginger. Ready in just 28 minutes, this sweet and savory recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
Couverts4 servings
Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:18 minutes
Total time 28 minutes
estimated costs pp $4.05 per person
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Equipment

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

Calories: 410 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29 g | Protein: 32 g | Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 690 mg | Sugar: 24 g
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Course; Chicken / Dinner / Main Course
Cuisine; American / Asian
Season: All Seasons
Diets; Dairy-Free
Occasions Family Dinner / Quick Dinner / Weekend