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Quick 30-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken for Easy Weeknight Dinner

A white bowl filled with pieces of sticky, glazed honey garlic chicken, topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
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Make this sticky, glazed honey garlic chicken tonight. This recipe delivers takeout-style flavor fast, perfect for a satisfying, family-friendly weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. This helps them brown better.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and ginger (if using). Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Whisk in the honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir the cornstarch slurry one more time and pour it slowly into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. This should take about 1 minute.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss the chicken pieces gently to coat them completely in the sticky honey garlic sauce.
  7. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, allowing the glaze to adhere well to the chicken.
  8. Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving immediately over rice or with steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • For crispier chicken, lightly dredge the chicken pieces in flour or cornstarch before searing them in step 2.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts; cook time may vary slightly.
  • This recipe works well in an air fryer; cook the chicken first, then toss with the prepared sauce.

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Find it online: https://kingscook.com/honey-garlic-chicken-quick-30-minute-recipe/