Honey Garlic Chicken

Name: Honey Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 to 3 servings
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 tsp canola oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 1/2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce; 3 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp water; 1/2 tbsp sugar; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp paprika; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 whole green onion, sliced; 2 tsp sesame seeds

Main dish · Asian-inspired

Credit: Zachs.foods

Sweet-savory pan-fried chicken thighs in a sticky honey garlic sauce.

Added Oct 20, 2026

PrepPrep time

15 min

CookCook time

15 min

ServingsServings

2 to 3 servings

Ingredients

1× yields 2 to 3 servings

For the chicken

1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces

2 tsp canola oil

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

2 tbsp cornstarch

For the sauce

1 1/2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce

3 tbsp honey

2 tbsp water

1/2 tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp paprika

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 whole green onion, sliced

For garnish

2 tsp sesame seeds

Notes

Times are estimated from the method because the source did not give explicit timing. Serve over cooked white rice for a takeout-style meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet or microwave. If you want a thicker glaze, simmer the sauce a little longer before serving.

Preparation

Pat dry if needed, then season with and . Toss with until the pieces are evenly coated.

In a bowl, whisk together , , , , , , and until smooth.

Heat in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, turning as needed, until browned and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Pour the sauce into the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer, tossing the chicken often, until the sauce thickens and coats everything, about 2 to 4 minutes.

Transfer to plates and top with and .

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