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Classic Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe (Amazing, 30 Min)

Tender chicken pieces coated in a sticky, glossy honey garlic glaze, made in one skillet in about 30 minutes with no marinating required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 1.5 | lbs | boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed | breast works too, watch cook time
  • 1 | tbsp | cornstarch |
  • | | salt and black pepper | to taste
  • 1 | tbsp | vegetable oil |
  • For the Sauce
  • 1/3 | cup | honey |
  • 1/3 | cup | low-sodium soy sauce | GF tamari as substitute
  • 5 | cloves | garlic minced |
  • 1 | tbsp | rice vinegar |
  • 1 | tsp | sesame oil |
  • 1 | tbsp | cornstarch | mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 1/4 | tsp | red pepper flakes | optional
  • For Serving
  • 3 | cups | cooked white or brown rice |
  • 2 | whole | green onions sliced |
  • 1 | tbsp | toasted sesame seeds |

Method
 

  1. Cooking the Chicken
  2. Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat oil, cook chicken 6 to 7 minutes until browned and no longer pink; confirm internal temp of 165°F (74°C).
  4. Building the Sauce 3. Pour pre-mixed honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil into the skillet. 4. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. 5. Stir cornstarch slurry again, pour in, stir 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and thickened.
  5. Serving 6. Serve over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
  6. Nutrition (per serving, chicken and sauce only): Calories: 340 | Protein: 29 g | Carbohydrates: 24 g | Fat: 13 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 20 g | Sodium: 740 mg
    7. If the sauce thickens too much before serving, loosen it with a small splash of water.

Notes

Contains soy and gluten; gluten-free tamari swap included in the post. Freezes well for up to 3 months, separate from rice.