Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken
This honey garlic chicken is a sweet and savory favorite that comes together in just thirty minutes.
recipesbynani.comThere is nothing quite like a quick chicken dinner that tastes like it came from a favorite takeout spot. This honey garlic chicken is a staple in my kitchen because the sauce is so simple to whisk together and it caramelizes beautifully in the pan.
My biggest tip for this recipe is to keep a close eye on the sauce while it bubbles. You want it to get nice and sticky without burning the garlic, so adjust your heat if you notice the honey starting to darken too quickly.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- 3
While the chicken cooks, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- 4
Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken and cook for about one minute until fragrant.
- 5
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken.
- 6
Let the sauce bubble and simmer for a few minutes until it thickens and coats the chicken perfectly.
- 7
Serve warm over rice or steamed vegetables, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if you like.
💡 Tips
This dish is fantastic served over a bowl of steamed white rice or brown rice to soak up the extra sauce. If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat them gently in a pan.
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