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Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken

Juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp water
Garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced thinly
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, 5–6 minutes.
  3. Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a bowl.
  4. Whisk cornstarch with water. Pour sauce into skillet, bring to a simmer, then add cornstarch slurry. Cook until thickened.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat in sauce for 1–2 minutes.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently to maintain sauce consistency.