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Astonishing 5-Star Honey Garlic Chicken in 29 Mins

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Make this Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken tonight! It is fast, easy, and creates a thick, glossy glaze that coats the tender chicken perfectly. This recipe delivers that 5-star flavor you crave in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, combine the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
  4. Once simmering, whisk the cornstarch slurry one more time and pour it slowly into the sauce. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens into a shiny glaze, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss quickly to coat every piece thoroughly with the sticky honey garlic glaze.
  6. Cook for one minute more until the chicken is hot and fully coated.
  7. Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving immediately.

Notes

  • Serve this chicken immediately over steamed white or brown rice.
  • Add a side of steamed broccoli or snap peas for a complete meal.
  • For extra crispy chicken, dredge the pieces lightly in flour before searing in step 2, then pat dry before adding back to the sauce.

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