Honey Garlic Chicken

v1.0
by @folsominnovations
Main DishFusionDinnerStovetophoney garlic chickenquick chickenskillet dinnerrice bowlDairy-FreeNut-FreeHigh-Protein
4 servings
Prep: 12 min
Cook: 15 min

Tender chicken pieces glazed in a sticky honey garlic sauce. It is a fast skillet dinner that works with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb Boneless chicken thighscut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Neutral oil
  • 5 cloves Garlicminced
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 2 Green onionssliced

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Instant-read thermometer

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss chicken with cornstarch and a pinch of salt until lightly coated.

    ⏱ 4 min

  2. 2

    Whisk honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and water in a small bowl.

    ⏱ 2 min

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and 165 F inside.

    ⏱ 8 min

  4. 4

    Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring so it does not burn.

    ⏱ 1 min

  5. 5

    Pour in the sauce and simmer until glossy and thick enough to coat the chicken.

    ⏱ 3 min

  6. 6

    Top with green onions and serve hot.

    ⏱ 1 min