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Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Name: Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (in 1-inch cubes); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 garlic cloves (minced)

Total Time 20

Updated on June 2, 2022 | By Kate | 4 Comments

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This easy honey garlic chicken recipe is a delicious weeknight dinner recipe that’s packed with flavor and is ready in just 20 minutes!

A plate of honey garlic chicken over rice.

This easy honey garlic chicken recipe is a delicious dinner recipe! The tender chicken is coated in a flavorful sweet and savory honey sauce.

This easy weeknight dinner is ready in just 20 minutes! So, it’s a super quick, super tasty dish.

Ingredients

Honey
Chicken stock: Chicken broth will also work.
Lemon juice: If you don’t have lemon juice, apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar will work.
Red pepper flakes: Feel free to use more or less to taste.
Cornstarch
Salt
Garlic powder
Boneless skinless chicken breast
Olive oil
Garlic cloves: You can use more or less to taste.

How to make honey garlic chicken

A whisk stirring honey sauce and cornstarch in a bowl.

Step 1: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, chicken stock, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

Step 2: Stir together the cornstarch, salt, and garlic powder in a medium mixing bowl.

Chicken pieces in cornstarch and chicken cooking in a skillet.

Step 3: Toss the bite size pieces of chicken in the cornstarch mixture. Set aside.

Step 4: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5: Sear the chicken until it has browned, about 4-6 minutes.

Tip >> Be sure to use a large skillet and avoid overcrowding the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam, not brown.

Step 6: Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for an additional minute, stirring the entire time.

Honey garlic chicken cooking in a skillet.

Step 7: Pour the honey garlic sauce into the pan and cook until the sauce has thickened, stirring regularly, about 5 minutes.

Step 8: Remove the chicken from the heat and serve.

Honey garlic chicken in a skillet topped with parsley.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

Yes, boneless skinless chicken thighs will also work.

Can I make this spicier?

You can! You can add more red pepper flakes, add Sriracha, or both!

A plate of honey garlic chicken next to a second dish of honey garlic chicken.

Serving suggestions

Honey garlic chicken is great paired with rice or noodles. It also goes well with steamed or sauteed broccoli, green beans, or snow peas.

You can serve the chicken garnished with a little chopped parsley or sliced green onions.

A dish of honey garlic chicken over rice on a white plate.

Storage

Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The chicken will keep for up to 4 days when properly stored in the fridge.

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Created by Kate

Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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