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A frypan with honey garlic chicken.

Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Author: Veena Azmanov
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 36
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings

Description

This honey garlic chicken recipe is quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken breasts are pan-fried and coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce—ready in 30 minutes!

Ingredients 

For the Chicken:

  • 900 g (32 oz) Chicken Thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper powder
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Oil for pan-frying neutral like vegetable or canola

For the Sauce:

  • 4 large Garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 60 ml (¼ cups) Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 90 g (¼ cups) Honey

Garnish:

  • 2 tbsp Chopped parsley
  • 2 - 3 Scallions thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Prep the Chicken - Slice chicken breasts horizontally into thinner fillets. Pat dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly coat in flour and shake off the excess.
    900 g Chicken Thighs or chicken breasts, 1 tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper powder, ½ cup All-purpose flour
  • Sear the Chicken - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked about 80% through. Remove and set aside.
    2 tbsp Oil for pan-frying
  • Make the Sauce - In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, and honey.
    4 large Garlic cloves, 1 tbsp Sesame oil , 60 ml Soy sauce , 2 tbsp Rice vinegar , 2 tbsp Water , 90 g Honey
  • Simmer Chicken in Sauce - Pour the sauce into the same pan. Let it come to a gentle simmer. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the pieces. Cover and cook on low for another 5–6 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  • Garnish & Serve - Remove from heat. Garnish with parsley and scallions. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
    2 tbsp Chopped parsley, 2 - 3 Scallions

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