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Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken

Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken
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Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender boneless chicken thighs coated in a sticky, sweet, and garlicky honey sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, this versatile meal pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, or vegetables and is a family-friendly favorite.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

Other

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the boneless chicken thighs dry with paper towels and cut them into bite-sized pieces for even cooking and maximum sauce coverage.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to create the sticky, flavorful glaze that defines the dish.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the Sauce and Thicken: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat. Mix cornstarch with a splash of water to make a slurry and add it to the skillet. Cook until the sauce thickens and becomes irresistibly sticky, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped green onions on top, and serve immediately with your choice of sides such as steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier and more flavorful results compared to breasts.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary to ensure a crispy sear.
  • Fresh minced garlic provides better aroma than pre-minced garlic.
  • The cornstarch slurry is essential for achieving the perfect sticky sauce consistency.
  • Cook on medium-high heat to caramelize without burning the sauce.

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