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Sticky Soy Garlic Chicken

This Sticky Soy Garlic Chicken is a quick skillet dinner made with tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy sweet-savory garlic sauce. It is easy enough for busy weeknights and perfect with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 345

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
  • 2 green onions sliced, optional

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry and cut it into even bite-sized pieces.
  2. Toss the chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until lightly coated.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and nearly cooked through.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water.
  6. Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the chicken.
  7. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
  9. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Notes

Notes

  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to prevent the sauce from becoming too salty.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet, or the chicken will steam instead of brown.
  • Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy version.
  • If the sauce gets too thick, loosen it with a splash of water.