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Sweet & Savory Honey Garlic Chicken

Sweet & Savory Honey Garlic Chicken in Just 30 Minutes

This Sweet & Savory Honey Garlic Chicken recipe delivers a tender, juicy chicken thigh dish enveloped in a sticky, mouthwatering sauce, all in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Tender and juicy
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Tamari Gluten-free alternative to soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Enhances aroma and richness
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Aromatic base for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (grated) Optional for warmth
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Essential for thickening the sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water Activates cornstarch
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For crunch and garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sliced Green Onions For freshness and presentation

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by patting the boneless, skinless chicken thighs dry using paper towels, ensuring they are moisture-free for a better sear.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until fully combined.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of water until the cornstarch dissolves completely, forming a smooth slurry.
  4. Carefully add the chicken thighs to your preheated skillet and cook them for about 5–7 minutes on one side.
  5. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the skillet, allowing it to simmer for about 1 minute.
  6. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and chicken mixture in the skillet for about 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Spoon the thickened sauce generously over the chicken thighs and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, pat dry chicken thighs before searing and avoid overcrowding the skillet to achieve a perfect golden crust.

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