Sweet and Savory Honey Garlic Chicken: A Perfect Weeknight Delight

This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is perfect if you’re craving a tasty, simple dinner that strikes the perfect balance of savoury, sweet, and slightly acidic flavours. After being tossed in a sweet honey garlic sauce that will leave you wanting more, the soft, bite-sized chicken pieces are covered in a thin, crispy coating. This meal is flavourful and fast, making it ideal for a weekday supper that the entire family will enjoy. You can quickly put this delicious supper on the table with little preparation and basic supplies!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into small pieces
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• ⅓ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• ⅓ cup chicken broth (or water)
• 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar (or substitute with apple cider vinegar or white vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce (choose gluten-free if necessary)
• A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening the sauce)
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for added richness)

Directions:

1. To make the chicken, softly beat the egg in a large mixing dish. To ensure they are well coated, add the chicken pieces and stir. Next, make sure that every piece of chicken is well coated by dredging it in the cornflour.
2. To fry the chicken, put a big pan over medium-high heat and heat the oil. Add the chicken in a single layer to the heated oil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
3. To prepare the honey garlic sauce, add the minced garlic to the same pan and lower the heat to medium. Sauté until aromatic, approximately 1 minute. Next, add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chicken broth, and honey. Add the red pepper flakes here if you want a little spiciness.
4. To thicken the sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornflour and 2 tablespoons water in a small basin and whisk until smooth. After adding this combination to the sauce in the pan, simmer it over medium heat for two to three minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.
5. Add Chicken and Sauce: Put the cooked chicken back in the pan and mix in the honey garlic sauce, being sure to cover every piece. At this stage, you may add a tablespoon of butter and stir until it melts for a deeper flavour.
6. Serve: For a full supper, serve the Honey Garlic Chicken hot over white rice or with steamed veggies. Savour this deliciously savoury and sweet meal!

In conclusion, honey garlic chicken is a great option for any midweek supper since it perfectly balances savoury and sweet flavours. It is a favourite among kids and adults alike because of its simple preparation, crispy chicken, and sticky honey garlic sauce. For a flavourful, fast dinner, serve this chicken with rice or veggies.