Honey Garlic Chicken

Name: Honey Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 5 tbsp honey; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 16 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 green onions, sliced; 2 tsp sesame seeds

Succulent chicken glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that is utterly craveable. A trendy Asian-American dish that combines caramelized garlic with floral honey for the perfect balance.

30 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

Chinese-AmericanDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
5 tbsp honey
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
16 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 green onions, sliced
2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1.5 lbs cut into bite-sized pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes until no longer pink. Remove and set aside.
2

In the same wok, add 16 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic becomes golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn.
3

In a small bowl, whisk together 5 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
4

Pour the sauce into the wok with the garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until it starts to caramelize and thicken.
5

Return chicken to the wok and toss until completely coated in the glaze. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
6

Drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil. Top with 2 sliced green onions and 2 tsp sesame seeds.
7

Serve immediately over rice.

Questions

Can I make Honey Garlic Chicken gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Honey Garlic Chicken keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Honey Garlic Chicken?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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