Homemade Honey Garlic Chicken
The sweet and savory glaze of Honey Garlic Chicken is the kind of dinner magic that turns an ordinary weeknight into something special. There is a deep, satisfying comfort in watching the honey and soy sauce reduce in the pan until they form a sticky, mahogany lacquer that clings perfectly to every golden-brown chicken bite.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp ginger minced (optional)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Coat: Season chicken with salt and pepper, then toss in a bowl with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Sear: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
- Whisk: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, and ginger.
- Glaze: Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thick and sticky.
- Serve: Spoon the chicken over warm rice and garnish generously with sesame seeds and fresh parsley.