Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for any occasion. Its versatility and ease make it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 egg beaten lightly
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons oil peanut or vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 1/3 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free option
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter optional
Instructions
- Coat the chicken thoroughly in the beaten egg, then toss it in the cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat the oil in a skillet, wok, or pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, ensuring the pieces are separated, and cook until golden brown on each side, about 2-4 minutes per side.
- In the meantime, combine the honey, garlic, chicken broth, vinegar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the chicken, bring it to a boil, and let it simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about one minute.
- Stir in the butter and allow it to melt into the sauce before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Tip: Cook some steamed rice (or brown rice) alongside the honey garlic chicken, and both will be ready to serve at the same time!
Option: Skip the egg and cornstarch coating and cook the chicken in 1 tablespoon of oil for a lighter version.
Option: Include a vegetable like snap peas, sugar peas, snow peas, bell peppers, or broccoli for added flavor and texture.
Option: Enhance the flavor by adding 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the sauce.
Option: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch.
Option: Garnish the dish with 2 thinly sliced green onions for a fresh, vibrant touch.
Option: Skip the egg and cornstarch coating and cook the chicken in 1 tablespoon of oil for a lighter version.
Option: Include a vegetable like snap peas, sugar peas, snow peas, bell peppers, or broccoli for added flavor and texture.
Option: Enhance the flavor by adding 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the sauce.
Option: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch.
Option: Garnish the dish with 2 thinly sliced green onions for a fresh, vibrant touch.