Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken features tender, crispy-edged chicken thighs tossed in a balanced sweet and savory glaze made from honey, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger. This 20-minute skillet dinner replicates takeout quality at home.
Honey Garlic Chicken features tender, crispy-edged chicken thighs tossed in a balanced sweet and savory glaze made from honey, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger. This 20-minute skillet dinner replicates takeout quality at home.
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In a large bowl, combine the bite-sized chicken pieces with garlic salt, black pepper, and cornstarch. Toss well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the coated chicken to the hot wok in a single layer. You may need to work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it's browned on all sides and cooked through.
Once the chicken is fully cooked, add the honey, minced garlic, ginger paste, and soy sauce to the wok.
Stir everything together to combine. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens and becomes sticky, coating the chicken.
Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Serve immediately over a bed of cooked white rice.
Store cooled chicken and sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of water if the sauce has thickened too much.
Yes, but thighs stay juicier and more flavorful. If using breasts, pound to even thickness and reduce cooking time by 2-3 minutes to avoid drying out.
Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) at the thickest point. The sauce will also thicken and cling to the chicken when ready.
Cook the chicken and sauce, let cool, then refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
Mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water, add to the pan while simmering, and stir for 30 seconds until thickened.
Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce to make it gluten-free. All other ingredients are naturally gluten-free.
