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Easy 20-min. Honey Garlic Chicken

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
This quick and flavorful honey garlic chicken is perfect for a weeknight dinner, ready in just 20 minutes with tender, juicy thighs coated in a sweet and savory sauce.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 4 pieces skin-on bone-in chicken thighs (or boneless skinless thighs)
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup/brown sugar/light corn syrup if allergic)
  • 3 tbsp water (cold)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or white vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce (regular)
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (or potato starch/tapioca starch)

Instructions 

  • Debone the chicken thighs and pat dry.
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Heat oil in a pan, cook chicken skin side down until golden, then flip and cook through.
  • Mix honey, garlic, water, vinegar, soy, sesame oil, and cornstarch to make sauce. Pour over chicken and simmer until thickened.
  • Flip chicken briefly to absorb sauce, garnish with green onions, then slice and serve.

Notes

Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, Garlic, honey