Classic Honey Chicken
Classic Honey Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 3 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, toss the cut chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until evenly coated. This will help create a crispy exterior.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes for the sauce. In another very small bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons of water and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch to create a cornstarch slurry; set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add half of the cornstarch-coated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and the rest of the chicken.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Once all chicken is cooked and removed, pour the prepared honey garlic sauce into the same skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Stir the cornstarch slurry once more, then slowly pour it into the simmering sauce while whisking. Continue to cook and whisk for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the thickened sauce. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the chicken to warm through and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve the Classic Honey Chicken immediately over cooked rice, if desired. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Honey Chicken
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 3 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, toss the cut chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until evenly coated. This will help create a crispy exterior.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes for the sauce. In another very small bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons of water and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch to create a cornstarch slurry; set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add half of the cornstarch-coated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and the rest of the chicken.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Once all chicken is cooked and removed, pour the prepared honey garlic sauce into the same skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Stir the cornstarch slurry once more, then slowly pour it into the simmering sauce while whisking. Continue to cook and whisk for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the thickened sauce. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the chicken to warm through and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve the Classic Honey Chicken immediately over cooked rice, if desired. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 1 min