Honey Garlic Chicken: A Sweet and Savory Weeknight Favorite
Honey Garlic Chicken is the ultimate weeknight hero—quick, delicious, and packed with flavor. Whether you serve it over rice, toss it with noodles, or pair it with veggies, this dish delivers comfort and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs or breasts
- Honey
- Garlic minced
- Soy sauce
- Olive oil
- Ginger optional
- Cornstarch optional for thickening
- Salt and pepper
- Green onions optional
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger.
- Remove chicken from the pan and add the honey garlic mixture.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then return the chicken to the pan to coat in sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and serve warm.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce. You can also bake the chicken for a hands-off version, or use chicken thighs for a juicier result.