Classic American Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey garlic chicken is a simple, family-friendly dinner with tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce. Serve it with rice and steamed broccoli for an easy meal that feels better than takeout.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless (skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions (optional)
- Cooked rice and steamed vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then toss with cornstarch until lightly coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and water.
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the sauce.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired. Serve hot with rice and vegetables.