Honey Garlic Chicken
Tender chicken coated in a sticky sweet and savory honey garlic sauce with a hint of paprika.
Ready in
35 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
540
Frying pan
Mixing bowl
Spatula
Knife
Cutting board
Quantities adjust from the original 2 servings. Fixed items stay unchanged.
Chicken marinade
Honey garlic sauce
Cooking
- 1
Marinate the chicken
5 min1Marinate the chicken
5 minMix the chicken with soy sauce, pepper, neutral oil, and cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside while preparing the sauce.
Cornstarch helps keep the chicken tender and juicy.
- 2
Prepare the sauce
2 min2Prepare the sauce
2 minIn a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, water, sugar, paprika, and minced garlic.
Mix well so the honey dissolves evenly.
- 3
Cook the chicken
6 min3Cook the chicken
6 minHeat a little oil in a pan and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Cook over medium-high heat for better caramelization.
- 4
Make the sauce
2 min4Make the sauce
2 minAdd the butter to the same pan. Pour in the sauce and simmer until it starts to thicken.
Do not overcook the sauce or the honey may burn.
- 5
Finish the dish
2 min5Finish the dish
2 minReturn the chicken to the pan and toss until fully coated in the glossy honey garlic sauce.
Serve immediately for the best texture.
Tips
- Serve with rice to soak up the sauce.
- Add chili flakes for extra heat.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Calories
- 540
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