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Easy Honey Garlic Chicken

This simple honey garlic chicken is a sticky, sweet, and savory dish that comes together in minutes.

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

Honey garlic chicken is a total lifesaver on busy weeknights when you want something homemade but quick. The sauce is the real star here, balancing that lovely sweetness from the honey with a punch of savory garlic that coats the chicken perfectly.

I love serving this over a steaming bowl of rice or with some roasted vegetables on the side. If you want a little extra heat, feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce before you pour it over the pan.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until it is golden brown and cooked through, which usually takes about 6 to 8 minutes.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar.

  5. 5

    Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken.

  6. 6

    Add the cornstarch slurry and stir everything together until the sauce bubbles and thickens into a glossy glaze.

  7. 7

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

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can reheat it in the microwave or a pan with a splash of water to loosen the sauce. This tastes great served over jasmine rice or quinoa to soak up all the extra glaze.

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