One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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 One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken is the ultimate weeknight lifesaver. It takes basic chicken pieces and transforms them into a sticky, sweet, and savory masterpiece with a caramelized glaze that tastes like takeout, but is made with pantry staples. The entire dish cooks in a single skillet in under 15 minutes, meaning less time washing dishes and more time enjoying dinner.  




Ingredients

The Chicken:

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized (1-inch) pieces

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

The Honey Garlic Glaze:

  • ⅓ cup honey

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (use low-sodium to control the saltiness)

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (apple cider or white vinegar works in a pinch)

  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a slight kick)

For Garnish:

  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

a1.Prep and Season:Bite-sized pieces cook faster and get more surface area for the glaze..

Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel. This removes excess moisture and helps them brown properly in the pan. Season generously with salt and pepper.

2.Sear the Chicken:

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through.

3.Mix the Glaze:

While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.

4.Simmer and Thicken:Watch closely so the honey doesn't burn..

Pour the sauce mixture directly into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Reduce the heat to medium. Let the sauce bubble and simmer for 3–4 minutes. As the water evaporates, the sauce will reduce and thicken into a sticky glaze that coats the chicken beautifully.

5.Garnish and Serve:

Remove the skillet from the heat. Toss the chicken to ensure every piece is thoroughly coated in the sticky sauce. Top with the sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

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