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Easy Honey Garlic Chicken

This sticky and sweet honey garlic chicken is a quick dinner favorite that the whole family will love.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 18, 2026
Easy Honey Garlic Chicken
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Serves
4

There is something so satisfying about a quick chicken dinner that tastes like it came from a favorite takeout spot. This recipe relies on simple pantry staples to create a glaze that is both sweet and savory. It is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a home cooked meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

My best tip for this recipe is to watch the sauce closely once you add the honey. It can go from perfectly sticky to burnt quite quickly, so keep the heat at a steady medium and give it a good stir as it coats the chicken. Serve it over fluffy rice to soak up every last drop of that golden sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken pieces to the pan in a single layer and cook until they are golden brown and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Lower the heat to medium and stir in the minced garlic. Cook for about one minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper in a small bowl.

  5. 5

    Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken.

  6. 6

    Stir in the cornstarch and water mixture.

  7. 7

    Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens into a nice glossy glaze that coats the chicken perfectly.

  8. 8

    Remove from the heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.

💡 Tips

Serve this chicken over steamed jasmine rice or quinoa to soak up the extra sauce. If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat them gently on the stovetop.

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