Description
A quick and flavorful one-pan honey garlic chicken dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a sticky, sweet, and savory sauce made with garlic, honey, and soy sauce. Perfect for weeknights and easily customizable.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for more juiciness)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
1 tbsp water (if using cornstarch)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 75°C). Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. If thickening, mix cornstarch with water and stir into sauce until thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and let simmer for 2–3 minutes more.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
Chicken thighs offer a juicier and richer option.
Adjust spice level with red pepper flakes or sriracha.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat gently on the stovetop for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
