Easy Honey Garlic Chicken
If you want a cozy dinner that feels special without asking much from you, this one pan chicken is such a win. The sauce turns glossy, sweet, and garlicky, and the whole dish comes together with simple pantry staples.This easy honey garlic chicken is one of those dinners that feels comforting, flavorful, and doable any night of the week. With one pan and a handful of ingredients, you get a meal that tastes like much more effort than it really takes.
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 4 cup honey
- 1 4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- red pepper flakes optional, for garnish
- green onions or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry, then season both sides with salt and black pepper. This helps the chicken brown nicely in the pan.
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden on both sides, then transfer it to a plate.
- In the same pan, add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, and apple cider vinegar, then whisk in the cornstarch.
- Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens into a glossy coating.
- Finish with green onions, sesame seeds, or a pinch of red pepper flakes, then serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of broth, or warm in the microwave in short bursts until heated through.