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Quick Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken

Close-up of crispy chicken pieces generously coated in a thick, glossy honey garlic chicken sauce.
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Make this easy, family-friendly honey garlic chicken on the stovetop for a quick weeknight dinner with a thick, sweet, and savory glaze.

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 soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
  6. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss the chicken pieces until they are fully coated in the sticky honey garlic glaze.
  8. Serve immediately over rice with steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in half of the soy sauce and ginger mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you prefer a crispier texture, sear the chicken pieces first, remove them, and then finish them back in the glaze for just 1 minute.
  • Substitute chicken thighs for breasts for a more tender result.

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