Honey Garlic Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken glazed in sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.3 lbs)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch

→ Sauce

05 - 1/3 cup honey
06 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

→ For Cooking

11 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

# Steps:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Cut into uniform bite-sized pieces. Season thoroughly with salt and black pepper. Toss pieces in cornstarch until evenly coated on all sides.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sriracha, and sesame oil until fully combined. Set sauce aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to internal temperature of 165°F.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Pour prepared sauce over chicken, stirring constantly to coat all pieces. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the chicken. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water if sauce reduces too much.
05 - Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice or with steamed vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce creates this incredible sticky glaze that clings to every bite of chicken
  • You probably have everything in your pantry right now
  • It's fancy enough for guests but easy enough for Tuesday
02 -
  • Don't skip the cornstarch coating—it's what gives the sauce something to cling to
  • The sauce thickens quickly once it hits the hot pan, so have your water ready
  • Let the chicken get properly golden before adding the sauce
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes until fragrant
  • Let the pan get properly hot before adding the chicken
  • Double the sauce recipe if you love extra glaze for your rice

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