Honey Garlic Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)

Juicy chicken coated in a sticky, sweet-savory sauce that's perfect over rice or with roasted vegetables.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
02 - ½ tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - ¼ cup cornstarch
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 tbsp butter

→ For the Honey Garlic Sauce

07 - ¼ cup honey
08 - ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tsp sesame oil
12 - ½ tsp red pepper flakes
13 - 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

→ For Serving

14 - Cooked jasmine rice or noodles
15 - Sliced green onions for garnish
16 - Sesame seeds for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and black pepper. Lightly coat the chicken in cornstarch to create a slight crispiness when pan-seared.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes, until thickened.
04 - Return the chicken to the pan and toss in the sauce until fully coated. Let it simmer for 2 more minutes, allowing the flavors to soak in.
05 - Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

# Additional Tips:

01 - This sweet and savory dish features juicy chicken coated in a sticky, garlicky, and slightly tangy honey sauce, making it perfect for serving over rice or alongside roasted vegetables.

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