Sweet and sticky, this Honey Garlic Chicken is the perfect quick weeknight meal.
Tender cubes of boneless chicken are stir-fried in a delicious honey garlic & ginger sauce. Served over rice or alongside steamed veggies, this is a family favorite.
An Easy Chicken Recipe
- Similar to most stir fry recipes, this dish cooks quickly.
- You can add veggies or even shrimp to this dish to change it up.
- The sauce is homemade but extra quick and it has fewer ingredients, less sugar, and more flavor than most bottled sauces.
- Serve over rice, garlic rice, or noodles for a new family favorite.
Ingredients/Variations
CHICKEN Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are cut into cubes for this dish. Chicken thighs or cubed pork tenderloin are great alternatives.
SAUCE The sauce for this recipe is really easy. Fresh ginger and garlic add the best flavor. If you don’t have fresh ginger, you can use 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder.
EXTRAS For a veggie version, sauté some broccoli or peppers and carrot matchsticks with the cooked chicken, before adding the sauce.
Ingredient Info
Fresh ginger is inexpensive and adds incredible flavor to dishes. Purchase a small piece of ginger root and it can be stored in the freezer.
To use from frozen, grate the ginger on the larger size of a box grater and put the rest back into the freezer for next time.
How to Make Honey Garlic Chicken
This sweet sauce is easy and flavorful. Opt for fresh garlic and ginger if possible.
- Gently toss the cubed chicken in the cornstarch mixture, then cook with oil & garlic per recipe below.
- Make the sauce & pour it over the cooked chicken, allow to thicken.
- Add green onions & garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Tips for Honey Garlic Chicken
- This dish comes together fast! Get everything chopped, and minced before heating the pan.
- Try making oven baked rice to serve and spoon the honey garlic sauce overtop.
- Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Honey garlic chicken can be frozen and will stay fresh for up to 4 months in the freezer.
Quick Stir Fry Faves
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Honey Garlic Chicken
Juicy & flavorful honey garlic chicken are an easy and quick meal to make at home.
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Combine cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 4-5 minutes or until browned. Flip and cook an additional 3-5 minutes or until cooked through.
While chicken is cooking, combine sauce ingredients.
Add garlic to the chicken and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove chicken and place in a bowl. Set aside.
Add sauce and bring to a simmer while whisking. Reduce heat to low, add chicken back to the pan and simmer about 3 minutes.
Garnish with green onions and serve over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Calories: 366, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 73mg, Sodium: 1283mg, Potassium: 561mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 26g, Vitamin A: 124IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 63mg, Iron: 2mg
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Keyword best honey garlic chicken recipe, honey garlic chicken, honey garlic chicken recipe, how to make honey garlic chicken
Course Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian
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