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Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe combines juicy chicken breasts with a sweet, savory honey garlic sauce. Simple ingredients like honey, soy sauce, and garlic create a flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for a complete meal.

Ingredients

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  • For the Chicken:
    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6-8 chicken thighs)
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
    • 1/3 cup honey
    • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
    • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional)
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
    • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
    • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides.
  • In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour sauce over chicken in the skillet, reduce heat, and simmer.
  • Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
  • Cook until chicken is fully cooked and sauce has thickened.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier meat.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level.
  • Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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