Description
Sticky, savory, and sweet all in one bite, this Honey Garlic Chicken is pan-seared to golden perfection and simmered in a glossy sauce made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar. A fast and flavorful dish perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onion, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove from pan.
- Lower heat to medium, add garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Return chicken to pan. Simmer 5–7 minutes, spooning sauce over chicken until cooked through and coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes