Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken
Tender chicken glazed in a sweet, savory, and garlicky honey sauce made in one skillet.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then toss with cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, water, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer sauce 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat in sauce.
- Cook another 2–3 minutes until sticky and glazed.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust sweetness or spice to taste. Great over rice or noodles.