5 from 12 votes
Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken features bite-sized chicken thighs marinated briefly and cooked in a sauce blending honey, soy sauce, garlic, and rice wine vinegar for a balance of sweet and savory. The chicken cooks quickly in butter, then simmers in the thickened sauce to coat each piece with sticky glaze. Sesame seeds and green onion add contrasting texture and mild oniony notes. This dish pairs well with rice and showcases a straightforward method to achieve flavorful, tender chicken.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Inactive Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
368 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian, Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
marinated chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 garlic minced, 1 clove
honey-garlic sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 garlic minced cloves
rest of dish
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
Instructions
marinated chicken
- Place chicken into a large bowl and add remaining chicken marinade ingredients.
- Stir together until evenly combined. Allow mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
Cup of Yum
honey-garlic sauce
- Stir together all sauce ingredients. Set aside
cooking and assembly
- Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and melt butter.
- Add chicken and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Pour sauce over chicken, lower heat to medium and stir together. Simmer mixture for 4 to 5 minutes or until sauce thickens enough to coat chicken.
- Remove from heat and top with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared up to 2 days ahead, stored sealed in the refrigerator, then reheated gently on the stove, thinning the sauce with water if needed.
- Alternatively, you can prep all ingredients in advance—chopping, mincing, and measuring—to reduce cooking time on the day of serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
368kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
177mg
(59%)
Sodium
993mg
(41%)
Potassium
485mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
246IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 246IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.