Description
How to make succulent Honey Garlic Chicken with a sticky sweet-savory glaze and simple ingredients that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Components:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Aromatics & Cooking Medium:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Finishing Touches:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 green onions (scallions), sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Season generously with salt and pepper. Patting the chicken dry first ensures a beautiful sear, crucial for the best Honey Garlic Chicken. Set aside for cooking.
- Whisk Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth. This creates the base for our irresistible sweet-savory glaze. Ensure no lumps remain.
- Sear Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding for optimal searing.
- Glaze Chicken: Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the prepared honey garlic sauce, stirring constantly to coat the chicken evenly.
- Thicken Glaze: Continue to simmer the Honey Garlic Chicken, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens into a beautiful, sticky glaze. It should cling to the chicken, caramelizing slightly for ultimate flavor.
- Finish & Serve: Remove from heat. Stir in sesame oil. Garnish your Ultimate Honey Garlic Chicken with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice for a truly comforting weeknight meal.