Description
Succulent Honey Garlic Chicken delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that dance across your palate. Crispy golden chicken pieces glazed with a rich, glossy sauce promise a delightful dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6 chicken thighs)
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Sauce and Coating Ingredients:
- ¼ cup cornstarch (for a light crispy coating)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water (to thicken)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking environment by heating the oven to 375F (190C) and preparing a baking dish with a light coating of oil or parchment paper.
- Clean and thoroughly dry the chicken pieces, then season comprehensively with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Create a light protective coating on the chicken by dusting with cornstarch, carefully removing any excess powder.
- Develop a golden exterior by searing the chicken in a hot skillet with olive oil, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes per side until a light golden color emerges.
- Craft the signature sauce by combining honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Enhance sauce consistency by creating a cornstarch slurry and incorporating it into the mixture, then simmer until the texture becomes slightly thickened.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking dish, ensuring complete and even coverage with the prepared honey garlic sauce.
- Roast the chicken uncovered in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, verifying doneness when internal temperature reaches 165F (75C).
- Elevate the presentation by spooning additional sauce over the cooked chicken and garnishing with toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately alongside complementary accompaniments like steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or noodles.
Notes
- Check chicken’s moisture by patting it completely dry, ensuring crispy exterior and better sauce adherence.
- Cornstarch coating creates a protective layer, preventing sauce from making chicken soggy while maintaining a golden, crisp texture.
- Searing chicken before baking locks in juices and develops deeper flavor profiles through caramelization.
- Customize sauce heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for mild or spicy preferences without compromising overall dish integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg