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Honey Garlic Chicken – Sweet, Savory, and Perfectly Sticky

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A sweet and savory chicken dish with sticky honey garlic glaze, perfect for serving over rice or vegetables. Quick, flavorful, and ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1–2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for dredging)

  • 1 tbsp oil (for pan)

  • 4–6 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ tbsp grated fresh ginger (optional)

  • ⅓ cup honey

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

  • Garnish: sesame seeds, green onions

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Optional: lightly dredge in cornstarch.

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.

  • In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.

  • Add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir and simmer 1–2 minutes.

  • Return chicken to skillet. Simmer 5–7 minutes until cooked through and glazed.

  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water).

  • Great over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.

  • Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.

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