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Quick Asian Honey Chicken Recipe: Sweet, Savory, and Sticky in 25 Minutes

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This quick Asian honey chicken features crispy pan-seared chicken coated in a sticky, sweet-savory glaze with garlic, ginger, and soy. A 25-minute dish perfect for weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks

  • 3 tbsp cornstarch

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • 2–3 tbsp neutral oil (for frying)

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup honey

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tbsp water

  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

  • Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

  • Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, and cornstarch.

  • Heat oil in skillet. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  • Add garlic and ginger to pan. Cook 30 seconds.

  • Pour in sauce. Simmer until thickened, about 1 minute.

  • Return chicken to pan and toss to coat.

  • Drizzle sesame oil, stir, and cook 1–2 more minutes.

  • Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Add steamed veggies for a full meal.

  • Use tamari for gluten-free.

  • Store leftovers for up to 4 days

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