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Delicious Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken served with vegetables on a plate.

Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken

A quick and easy dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish (optional)
  • Green onions For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
  2. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then coat with cornstarch.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and fry until golden and cooked through.
  3. Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, garnished with green onions if desired.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm it in a skillet over low heat until heated through. Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to the sauce. Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor.