Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey Garlic Chicken

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 boneless chicken breasts or 6–8 thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)
• Salt & black pepper
• ½ cup cornstarch or flour (for coating)
• 2–3 tbsp oil (for frying)

Honey garlic sauce:

• ⅓ cup honey
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 4–5 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp ginger (optional)
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, optional for thickness)
• Chili flakes (optional)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the chicken

• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Lightly coat in cornstarch or flour for a crispier texture.

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2. Cook the chicken

• Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
• Fry chicken pieces until golden and cooked through (5–7 minutes).
• Remove and set aside.

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3. Make the sauce

• In the same pan, lower heat.
• Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds (don’t burn it).
• Add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger.
• Simmer 2–3 minutes.
• Stir in cornstarch slurry if you want a thicker glaze.

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4. Combine

• Return chicken to the pan.
• Toss until fully coated and glossy.

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🍽️ Serve with

• Steamed jasmine rice
• Fried rice
• Noodles or stir-fried vegetables
• Garnish: sesame seeds + green onions

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🔥 Tips for best results

• Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying chicken—crispiness depends on space
• Fresh garlic gives a stronger, cleaner flavor than powder
• Let the sauce reduce slightly before adding chicken for a sticky glaze
• Add a splash of water if it gets too thick too fast