Description
A quick and delicious honey garlic chicken recipe that combines sweet and savory flavors with minimal ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
- 1–2 tablespoons unsalted butter (to finish sauce)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
- 1–2 teaspoons rice vinegar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- Garnishes: chopped parsley or cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the breasts dry and pound to an even ½ to ¾-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Make the honey-garlic sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and grated ginger. In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 4–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- Thicken the sauce: Reduce heat and pour the sauce mixture into the skillet, bringing to a gentle simmer for 2–3 minutes. Slowly add the cornstarch slurry while stirring to thicken.
- Coat and serve: Return chicken to the pan, turning to coat in the glaze. Let rest for 5 minutes, slice against the grain, and garnish before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider using an air fryer after searing. Coconut aminos can be used for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Asian