Honey Garlic Chicken

5 from 2 votes

Our healthy honey garlic chicken recipe is quick, easy & PACKED with flavor, thanks to the sticky honey garlic sauce! It's an easy gluten-free dinner for a busy night & always a hit!

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 55

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Servings: -5 Servings

Calories: 304kcal

Ingredients

For The Chicken

1.25 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast or Chicken Tenders, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil (Any Neutral-Tasting Oil Will Also Work, Like Canola Oil or Vegetable Oil!)

For The Honey Garlic Sauce & Stir Fry

1/3 cup Chicken Broth (Use Bone Broth For Extra Protein!)
1/3 cup Honey
2 Tablespoons Gluten-Free Tamari or Coconut Aminos (I Recommend Low-Sodium)
2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
2 cloves Garlic Finely Minced
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (or A Few Drops Chili Crunch)
2 Tablespoons Minced Cilantro (Or 1 Sliced Green Onion)
1 Tablespoon Butter

Instructions

Coat The Chicken. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Stir with a fork to evenly coat the chicken pieces.
Mix Up The Sauce. Next, mix up your sauce. (You can also do this while the chicken cooks to save time!) In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine chicken broth, honey, gluten-free tamari, rice vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Whisk to combine and set aside.
Cook The Chicken. Heat 1-2 Tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan, cook the chicken 5-6 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes, or until chicken is browned on each side and mostly cooked through (we'll finish cooking it later!). Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a clean plate. Repeat with remaining chicken until all chicken is cooked, adding more oil to the pan, if needed.
Simmer The Sauce. When the chicken is all cooked and set aside, add butter to the pan and stir to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add chicken back to the pan and simmer another 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is fully cooked through to 165 degrees F.
Serve & Store. Garnish the chicken with cilantro, green onion, sesame seeds or red pepper flakes and serve warm with rice and broccoli. Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge 3-4 days.

Notes

Cook The Chicken In Batches! For the crispiest finish, make sure you don't overcrowd the pan when you're cooking the chicken. Work in batches to leave space for air to circulate in between the chicken pieces as they cook. It takes longer, but it's worth it for texture!
Choose Low Sodium. Since salt can add up quickly in stir fry, I recommend low-sodium broth and low-sodium tamari for best results.
How to Get Even Thicker Sauce. If you find the sauce isn't as thick as you'd like, you can dissolve 1 teaspoon cornstarch into 1 Tablespoon COLD water, then add it to the pan and simmer another 1-2 minutes to thicken it even more. Or, if your sauce is TOO thick, you can thin it out by adding 1 Tablespoon of water or broth at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Flavor Twists To Try. If you want to experiment with the flavor, try adding a little chili crunch for heat (my favorite!), some minced ginger along with the garlic, or even more garlic for stronger garlic flavor!

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Course: Chicken, Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: garlic, honey garlic sauce, stir fry

Nutrition

Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.

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