Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)

Salt & pepper to taste

2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional for crispier chicken)

2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive oil)

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)

1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon cornstarch (for thickening)

Instructions:

Prepare the Chicken:

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

(Optional) Toss with 2 tbsp cornstarch for a crispier texture.

Cook the Chicken:

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook chicken pieces until golden and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from pan and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

In the same pan, reduce heat to medium.

Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer.

Thicken the Sauce:

Mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water. Add to the sauce.

Simmer until thickened (1–2 minutes).

Combine:

Return chicken to the pan and toss in the sauce until coated and heated through.

Serving Ideas:

Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or stir-fried veggies.

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions