Description
This Quick and Easy Honey Chicken recipe features tender, juicy bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a flavorful sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for a speedy family dinner and pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1½ lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Honey Sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (cornstarch slurry)
For Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Toss the chicken: In a large bowl, combine the bite-sized chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated, which helps create a crispy exterior when cooked.
- Heat the oil: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil, allowing it to heat thoroughly to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Add the coated chicken pieces to the hot skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
- Prepare the honey sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a bowl to create the flavorful sauce.
- Simmer the sauce: Pour the mixed honey sauce into the skillet with the cooked chicken and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
- Coat and finish: Toss the chicken in the thickened sauce so each piece is well coated and heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added flavor and presentation before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice, noodles, or broccoli for a complete meal.
- Add red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
