Description
This Quick and Easy Honey Chicken recipe features tender, bite-sized chicken pieces cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect family-friendly dinner that pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables for a balanced and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1½ lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Honey Sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated. This creates a light crust when cooking and helps thicken the sauce later.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined for a balanced honey garlic sauce.
- Combine Sauce and Chicken: Pour the honey sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked chicken and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) gradually, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken beautifully.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove from heat and evenly coat the chicken pieces in the thickened sauce. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice, noodles, or broccoli for a complete meal.
- For a spicy twist, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
