Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Skillet
Juicy honey garlic chicken coated in a sticky sweet-savory glaze. A fast one-pan dinner packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 green onions sliced
- Optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 5–6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, then pour into the skillet.
- Mix the cornstarch with water and stir it into the sauce, allowing it to simmer until thick and glossy.
- Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top until evenly coated.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Finish with sliced green onions and optional red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes:
Chicken thighs provide more flavor and stay juicier, but chicken breasts work well for a leaner option. Wine Tip:
Serve with an off-dry Riesling or a lightly chilled Pinot Gris to balance the sweetness of the sauce.
Chicken thighs provide more flavor and stay juicier, but chicken breasts work well for a leaner option. Wine Tip:
Serve with an off-dry Riesling or a lightly chilled Pinot Gris to balance the sweetness of the sauce.