Description
This Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken is juicy, sticky, and packed with irresistible sweet-savory flavor. The caramelized glaze clings to golden-browned chicken, making it perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t let it burn).
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Return the chicken to the pan and spoon glaze over the top. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, turning the chicken to coat it well.
- Remove from heat, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Great served over rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- For extra sticky sauce, simmer it a few more minutes before adding chicken back in.
- You can double the sauce if you love it extra saucy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, sweet and savory chicken, glazed chicken, holiday chicken, easy dinner