Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons green onion whites, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter, optional
For Serving (Optional)
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons green onion tops, sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the bite-sized chicken thigh pieces with canola oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Add the cornstarch and mix thoroughly until all chicken pieces are well coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the sauce: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, honey, water, granulated sugar, red pepper flakes, paprika, and minced garlic until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil (such as canola or vegetable oil) in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cornstarch-coated chicken pieces in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown on all sides and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Make the sauce: In the same pan (do not clean it), add the chopped green onion whites and the optional butter. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the green onions are softened and the butter (if used) is melted. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce mixture into the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir continuously for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Combine and serve: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the thickened sauce. Toss the chicken thoroughly to ensure every piece is completely coated in the honey garlic sauce. Serve immediately over cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onion tops and sesame seeds, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
For the Chicken
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons green onion whites, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter, optional
For Serving (Optional)
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons green onion tops, sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the bite-sized chicken thigh pieces with canola oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Add the cornstarch and mix thoroughly until all chicken pieces are well coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the sauce: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, honey, water, granulated sugar, red pepper flakes, paprika, and minced garlic until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil (such as canola or vegetable oil) in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cornstarch-coated chicken pieces in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown on all sides and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Make the sauce: In the same pan (do not clean it), add the chopped green onion whites and the optional butter. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the green onions are softened and the butter (if used) is melted. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce mixture into the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir continuously for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Combine and serve: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the thickened sauce. Toss the chicken thoroughly to ensure every piece is completely coated in the honey garlic sauce. Serve immediately over cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onion tops and sesame seeds, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min