5 from 3 votes
Honey Garlic Chicken
This mouthwatering honey garlic chicken recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal in no time.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
550 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, American
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs skinless and boneless
- 2 Tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot starch
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup chicken stock
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon coconut aminos or light soy sauce
To Serve:
- 1 Tablespoon chives or green onions, fresh, finely chopped
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
- rice boiled
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, stir together the honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, coconut aminos, and minced garlic.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Increase the heat to high heat to bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 4-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the chicken to cook through.
- Garnish with chopped chives and sesame seeds. Serve the chicken over boiled rice.
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Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan: Ensures even cooking and prevents hot spots that can burn the sauce.
- Don’t crowd the pan: Cook the chicken in batches if necessary to ensure each piece gets evenly browned.
- Use a meat thermometer: Cook the chicken to perfect temperature (165F) to prevent it from overcooking and drying out.
- Let the sauce simmer: Patience is key—allowing the sauce to reduce slowly will give it a thicker, more luxurious texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
550kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
537mg
(22%)
Potassium
401mg
(9%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
135IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 550kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 537mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.