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Honey Garlic Chicken is a sticky sweet chicken recipe. A classic combination of honey, soy sauce and garlic working together produces a flavorful sauce that is perfect for the chicken and the rice.
This Honey Garlic Chicken dish is so rich and complex. The Asian flavors in this chicken dish are classic and this dish is easy to make any night of the week. It is a wonderful dinner to make for the entire family.
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What We Love About This Recipe
The sauce in the Honey Garlic chicken is sheer perfection. A tantalizing combination of savory, sweet and garlicky syrup that is truly delish.
- 30 Minute Meal: Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Easy Ingredients: This simple dish has only 8 ingredients.
- Family Friendly: Kids love this sticky sweet chicken.
- Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, low sodium or add your favorite vegetables to make a well-balanced meal.
Ingredient Notes for Honey Garlic Chicken
- Chicken Breasts: Two pounds of boneless chicken
- Seasonings: salt, black pepper, garlic powder
- Garlic: Minced garlic
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Soy Sauce: A low sodium version can be a great swap in this recipe
- Honey
- Cooked White Rice: Try a prepacked, ready to heat rice or make in a rice cooker
Equipment Needed
- Skillet
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
How to Make Honey Garlic Chicken
These are the basic steps for making Honey Garlic Chicken. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: COOK
First, in a medium skillet, cook the chicken over medium-high and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until cooked through, about 5-10 minutes. Then mince the garlic and add it to the pan, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
STEP 2: SAUCE
Next, add the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and water. Cook, stirring often, until the liquid reduces by about 1/3 and starts to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
STEP 3: SERVE
Finally, remove from the heat and serve the chicken over cooked rice.
Prep and Storage Tips for Honey Garlic Chicken
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
This chicken dish is very quick and easy, therefore you do not need to make it ahead of time to make a great chicken dinner.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
The Honey Garlic Chicken freezes beautifully. Place in an airtight container or wrap well in aluminum foil. The chicken will be good in the freezer for up to four months.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Reheat in the microwave or on the stove top until warmed through.
Frequently Asked Questions about Honey Garlic Chicken
A low sodium soy sauce or a gluten free soy sauce can make this recipe healthier.
Of course, you can use boneless thighs, just make sure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Indeed, making extra sauce to top your rice is a wonderful addition to your meal.
There are such great choices, such as: sesame seeds, scallions or slivered almonds.
Expert Tips for Making This Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
- Double the Recipe: This recipe is great for a crowd, so use the recipe card below and make more.
- Add Vegetables: Mushrooms, asparagus, or any of your favorite veggies.
- Short cut tip: Purchase cooked rice at your local Chinese restaurant.
- Dietary consideration tip: Low sodium versions of your favorite sauces are a healthy swap.
What to Serve with Honey Garlic Chicken
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Honey Garlic Chicken
Equipment
- Skillet
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups white rice, cooked
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, cook the chicken over medium-high and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until cooked through, about 5-10 minutes.
- Mince the garlic and add it to the pan, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and water.
- Cook, stirring often, until the liquid reduces by about 1/3 and starts to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and serve the chicken over cooked rice.
Expert Tips
- Double the Recipe: This recipe is great for a crowd, so use the recipe card below and make more.
- Add Vegetables: Mushrooms, asparagus, or any of your favorite veggies.
- Short cut tip: Purchase cooked rice at your local Chinese restaurant.
- Dietary consideration tip: Low sodium versions of your favorite sauces are a healthy swap.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible for the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.