Don’t miss the video tutorial below to see how simple it is to whip up this mouthwatering, sticky chicken at home! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love simple chicken recipes from General Tso’s Chicken to Lemon Chicken. If you’re looking for easy and flavorful dinner ideas, be sure to add this Honey Garlic Chicken recipe to your Pinterest board. Its perfect blend of flavors makes it a quick, delicious meal everyone will love.
Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
My entire family loved this sweet and sticky Honey Garlic Chicken! It’s so much better than frozen versions from the grocery store because it’s made with real, juicy pieces of chicken breast without being overloaded with heavy breading. The fact that it’s naturally sweetened with honey makes me love it even more! My kids cleaned their plates and even went back for seconds!
Honey Garlic Chicken Video Tutorial
Watch me make this Honey Garlic Chicken. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, this step-by-step video will have you serving up this tender, juicy chicken coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce in no time. You do not want to miss this one!
Is Honey Garlic Chicken Spicy?
When I first made this recipe, I thought I had added too much sriracha (1 Tbsp), but surprisingly once I tossed the sauce with the chicken, I could barely detect the spiciness at all, and neither could my kids (which was a relief because they aren’t fans of spicy foods). I love that you can easily adjust the heat in this sauce to your liking. If you’re a fan of spice, feel free to add more sriracha or even a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to give the sauce an extra kick!
Ingredients for Honey Garlic Chicken
The key to making great Honey Garlic Chicken is creating the perfect balance of flavors with quality honey and soy sauce. Allowing the sauce to thicken creates a deliciously sticky glaze that clings to the chicken, ensuring every bite is bursting with so much flavor.
Chicken – boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1″ pieces. Soy Sauce – provides a salty contrast to the sweetness of the honey, creating a well-balanced flavor profile. It also helps tenderize the chicken and gives the sauce its dark color. I prefer a low-sodium soy sauce. Feel free to use a gluten-free version to make this recipe GF. Honey – adds a natural sweetness that complements the savory soy sauce and garlic. The sticky honey gives this dish its distinctive sticky glaze. Corn Starch – Used to thicken the sauce and lightly coat the chicken, creating a nice golden crust. Coating the chicken in starch also helps the sauce stick to the chicken. Sriracha Sauce – adds a little spice to the dish. You can add it to taste. Garnish – I suggest topping this dish with sesame seeds if you have them. You can also try almond slivers, parsley or cilantro.
How to Make Honey Garlic Chicken
I like to start with the sauce so it can simmer and develop it’s sticky sweet flavors while you prep the chicken.
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Make it spicy – Feel free to add more Sriracha for extra heat, or even a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. For a fresh twist, try adding ½ tsp of fresh ginger (minced) along with the garlic.
Prepare the Sauce – In a medium saucepan, combine water, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and minced garlic. Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
What to Serve With Garlic Honey Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken pairs beautifully over a variety of sides. Some of our favorites include:
Rice: Whether you prefer classic White Rice, low-carb cauliflower rice, savory Fried Rice, zesty Cilantro Lime Rice, or hearty brown rice, rice is the perfect base for this dish. Vegetables: Try Roasted Broccoli, Roasted Carrots, or Roasted Cauliflower Stir-Fried Vegetables: asparagus, green beans, bell peppers, snap peas, broccoli, mushrooms, onions, and zucchini. Noodles: Egg noodles or ramen noodles
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is a quick and delicious option that will elevate your weeknight dinner with its rich flavors and satisfying texture. Using just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that’s ideal for busy evenings or meal prep, making it a family favorite in no time!
More Easy Chicken Recipes
If you love this Garlic Honey Chicken recipe, be sure to check out these other easy-to-make chicken dishes that will keep dinner exciting.
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