Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Total Time
20 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Rating
4.96 out of 5 stars
(22)
Ingredients
5 servings
- 2 to 2½ lbs chicken breast (2 large or 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces)
- ½ cup corn starch
- 1 cup filtered water
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce)
- ⅓ cup honey (or more to taste)
- 1 to 2 Tbsp Sriracha sauce (or added to desired spice level)
- 3 cloves garlic (1 Tbsp minced)
- 2 Tbsp corn starch
- 2 Tbsp cold water
- Sesame seeds and chives (optional garnish)
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Preparation
Step 1
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.
Step 2
In a small dish, stir together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water until dissolved. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan and stir until the sauce thickens. Reduce the heat to low.
Step 3
Add the chicken pieces into a large zip-top bag and sprinkle the top with cornstarch. Seal the bag and toss the chicken inside until evenly coated with cornstarch.
Step 4
Set a large non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly coat the bottom with oil. Add the chicken in a single layer and sauté for a few minutes on each side until cooked through. Avoid crowding the pan and cook in batches or use two skillets to speed up the process.
Step 5
Once the chicken is cooked, turn off the heat. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
Step 6
Serve over white rice, if desired, and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
For a Spicy Stir Fry – With 1 Tbsp of Sriracha sauce, the spiciness is almost undetectable and won’t be spicy. For a spicier sauce, add more sriracha and even a pinch of red pepper flakes while cooking the sauce if desired.
Protein Variations:
It’s easy to use the sauce for a variety of stir fry recipes and on different proteins such as
