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Honey Garlic Chicken

🔪 PREP TIME 10 mins
🔥 COOK TIME 15 mins
🍽️ SERVINGS 3 Servings
Honey Garlic Chicken
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Nutritional Breakdown

Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
Protein 36.2 g
Carbs 14.5 g
Fat 16.3 g

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3 Servings
  • Chicken Thigh
    400 g
  • Honey
    3 tbsp
  • Soy Sauce
    2 tbsp
  • Garlic
    3 pcs
  • Oil
    1 tbsp
  • Salt
    0.5 tsp

💡 Short Description

Overview and quick notes for Honey Garlic Chicken

Sticky sweet chicken.

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

Full recipe instructions for preparing Honey Garlic Chicken

🔥 Prep

  • Trim and cut 400 g chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces (about 2‑3 cm cubes).
  • Mince 3 cloves of garlic finely.
  • Measure out 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oil, and 0.5 tsp salt into small bowls.

🔥 Cook

  • 1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non‑stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • 2. Add the chicken pieces and season with 0.5 tsp salt; sear for 4‑5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned but not fully cooked through.
  • 3. Push the chicken to the side of the pan, add the minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • 4. Pour in 3 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp soy sauce, stirring to combine; let the mixture come to a gentle simmer.
  • 5. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 4‑5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, becoming glossy and sticky.
  • 6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; optional: increase heat to high for 30 seconds to caramelize the edges further.
  • 7. Remove from heat and let rest for 1 minute before serving.

🔥 Serve

  • Transfer the honey garlic chicken to a serving plate, drizzling any remaining pan sauce over the top.
  • Garnish with finely chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
  • Serve hot alongside steamed jasmine rice, fried rice, or stir‑fried vegetables.

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