I love sweet and savory recipes, and this honey garlic chicken is seriously addictive. Made with ingredients like soy sauce, honey, and fresh garlic cloves, you’ll want to pour this homemade sauce over everything. And with just 7 ingredients, it’s an easy recipe to throw together any night of the week!
These honey garlic chicken breasts are seared to create a beautiful golden brown color and lots of extra flavor. The chicken turns out so tender, and when it’s doused in the mouthwatering sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, I can’t get enough!
What’s in This Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe?
- Soy Sauce: Adds savory, umami flavor. I prefer to use low-sodium soy sauce, but regular will also work.
- Honey: The brand doesn’t really matter, but make sure your honey is good quality. If you use a cheaper bottle, your sauce might taste very sweet, but lack in actual honey flavor.
- Rice Vinegar: Adds a sweet and acidic flavor. White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar both work well in a pinch.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic gives this chicken a punch of savory flavor.
- Chicken: I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but thighs also work.
- Flour: All-purpose flour helps the chicken brown and the sauce thicken.
- Cornstarch: Helps the sauce thicken up.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover honey garlic chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in a skillet set over medium-low heat.
Notes and Tips
- Don’t skip the searing step! Searing the chicken until it’s browned on both sides is very important to the texture and savory flavor of the breast. If you skip right to simmering, you’ll lose out on a lot.
- When dredging the chicken breasts, be sure to really cover them fully. If some spots are unevenly dredged, the chicken won’t cook properly.
- If your sauce is too thin, whisk more cornstarch and water together. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the pan slowly, just a little bit at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
- Make sure your chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 165°F before serving!
Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Honey garlic chicken is sweet, savory, and seriously addictive. Made with just 7 ingredients including soy sauce, honey, & fresh garlic.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total Time
: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds total
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water
For Garnish (optional)
- Chopped green onion
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and garlic. Set aside.⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 4 cloves garlic
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Place the flour in a shallow dish.¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour until fully coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Once heated, add in the chicken breasts, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Add in the sauce and let it sizzle for a minute.
- Turn the heat down to low, cover the pan, and let the chicken simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a small dish, mix the cornstarch and water into a slurry.1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Uncover the pan, add in the slurry, and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the chicken topped with extra sauce from the pan and a sprinkle of chopped green onion and sesame seeds.Chopped green onion, Sesame seeds
Notes
Storage: Store honey garlic chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 145mg48%
Sodium 1635mg71%
Potassium 909mg26%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 51g102%
Vitamin A 68IU1%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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