The Best Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe You’ll Ever Try

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Delicious chicken wings on a wooden platter with dipping sauce and carrot sticks.

Honey Garlic Chicken

A quick and delicious honey garlic chicken recipe that's sweet, savory, and perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Piece boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tbs apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 tbs black pepper
  • 0.5 tbs red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 2 tbsp water (for mixing with cornstarch)
  • Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a large ziplock bag or shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, reserving the rest. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1–2 hours.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a little oil if needed.
  4. Remove chicken from marinade and cook each side for about 5–7 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  5. In the same skillet, pour in the reserved marinade. Bring to a simmer.
  6. If you'd like a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the simmering sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes until it thickens.
  7. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions before serving.

Notes

Notes:
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat.
  • For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes.