Description
Mouthwatering honey garlic chicken brings sweet and savory flavors together in one irresistible dish. Succulent chicken pieces glazed with golden honey and aromatic garlic create a perfect meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 green onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting the breasts dry with paper towels and seasoning thoroughly with salt and black pepper.
- Whisk cornstarch into chicken broth until fully dissolved, creating a smooth slurry for sauce thickening.
- Mince garlic cloves finely and combine with honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water in a separate mixing bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and sear chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and nearly cooked through.
- Pour prepared sauce mixture over chicken, reducing heat to medium-low and allowing liquid to simmer and glaze the meat for 3-4 minutes.
- Gently stir and turn chicken to ensure even coating and complete sauce absorption, watching for sauce thickening and caramelization.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer to confirm doneness.
- Transfer chicken to serving plate and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds over the glazed chicken for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately with rice or preferred side dish to enjoy the rich, sweet-savory flavors.
Notes
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry to ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior and better sauce adherence.
- Use cornstarch slurry strategically to create thick, glossy sauce without lumps or excessive liquid.
- Mince garlic super fine to distribute flavor evenly and prevent sharp, raw garlic bites.
- Monitor skillet heat carefully to prevent burning while achieving perfect caramelization and chicken doneness.
- Test chicken temperature precisely with meat thermometer to guarantee food safety and juicy texture.
- Adjust honey quantity for low-sugar diets or swap with maple syrup for alternative sweetness.
- Enhance gluten-free compatibility by using tamari instead of traditional soy sauce.
- Allow brief resting period after cooking to lock in maximum moisture and redistribute internal juices.
- Experiment with protein alternatives like tofu or chicken thighs for varied dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg