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Lazy Honey Garlic Chicken pieces coated in sticky honey garlic sauce served over steamed jasmine rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions

Lazy Honey Garlic Chicken

Tender bite-sized chicken coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce. Ready in 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 cup honey raw or local preferred
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced, fresh preferred
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • sesame seeds for garnish
  • green onions chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together until completely smooth with no lumps. Set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the chicken pieces in a single layer without crowding the pan. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through with no pink in the center. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  3. Without cleaning the skillet, add the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and minced garlic to the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring to combine.
  4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and turns glossy. If the sauce thickens too quickly, add a small splash of water to loosen it.
  5. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat every piece evenly in the sauce. Cook for one additional minute until heated through and well glazed.
  6. Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of water to loosen the sauce. Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts. Cook thighs 1 to 2 minutes longer.