Absolutely! 🍯🐔 Here’s a Delicious Honey Garlic Chicken recipe that’s sweet, savory, sticky, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect with rice, noodles, or veggies — and it works great with thighs, breasts, or even wings!
🍗 Honey Garlic Chicken (Sticky & Sweet)
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4):
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1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken (breasts or thighs), cut into bite-size pieces
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for light crisp coating)
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2 tbsp vegetable oil (for searing)
For the sauce:
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⅓ cup honey
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¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
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1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)
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½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the chicken:
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Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
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Lightly toss in cornstarch for extra crispiness (optional but recommended).
2. Cook the chicken:
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear chicken in batches (don’t overcrowd) until golden brown and cooked through, about 4–6 minutes total.
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Remove and set aside.
3. Make the sauce:
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In the same pan, lower heat to medium.
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Add garlic (and ginger if using) and sauté for 30 seconds.
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Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
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Mix cornstarch + water in a small bowl, then stir into the pan.
4. Combine:
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Return chicken to the skillet.
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Toss to coat in sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened and glossy.
5. Garnish & serve:
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Top with green onions, sesame seeds, or a squeeze of lime.
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Serve over steamed rice, fried rice, noodles, or with roasted broccoli.
🔁 Variations:
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Use chicken wings for a great party appetizer.
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Swap chicken for shrimp, tofu, or cauliflower for a meatless version.
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Add cashews, snap peas, or bell peppers to turn it into a stir-fry.
Want a baked, slow cooker, or air fryer honey chicken version? I can give you those too!
