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Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet and savory dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a flavorful sauce made from honey, garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of ginger. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. The chicken is pan-seared until golden and then coated in a sticky, rich honey garlic glaze. Serve it with rice and veggies for a complete, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs or breasts
  • Honey
  • Garlic (minced)
  • Soy sauce
  • Olive oil
  • Ginger (optional)
  • Cornstarch (optional for thickening)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Green onions (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
  3. In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger.
  4. Remove chicken from the pan and add the honey garlic mixture.
  5. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then return the chicken to the pan to coat in sauce.
  6. Garnish with green onions and serve warm.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce. You can also bake the chicken for a hands-off version, or use chicken thighs for a juicier result.

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