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Honey Chicken (Asian Style)

This honey chicken recipe has irresistibly crispy pan-fried chicken that's coated in a sweet and savory glaze. It's ready in just 30 minutes and is healthier than takeout!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian American
Keyword: honey chicken recipe, honey garlic chicken recipe, honey glazed chicken
Servings: 4
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 2.5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil + more as needed
  • Chopped scallions optional, to taste

Instructions

  • I suggest having all ingredients ready to go before starting the actual cooking part as the recipe does go quickly. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Add the chicken to a bowl and sprinkle the cornstarch over it. Toss until coated.
  • To another bowl, add the honey, chicken broth, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder. Whisk together.
  • Add the oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the pan get nice and hot. Cook the chicken until browned on two sides (about 3-5 min/side). Do two batches so as not to crowd the pan. You may need to add another tablespoon or so of oil when cooking the second batch. Transfer the chicken to a plate once it's seared. Important note: If the chicken is sticking, wait a little longer and it will release when it's nicely browned. I use tongs to make turning the chicken quick and easy.
  • Take the skillet off the heat and pour in the sauce from the bowl. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken back in. Reduce the heat to medium and return the pan to the burner.
  • Let it cook for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened up a bit and the chicken is fully cooked through (I spoon some sauce over top). Serve immediately with chopped scallions if desired.

Notes

  • Please read the blog post for more troubleshooting tips!
  • This recipe was inspired by my friend Nicky's Honey Garlic Chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg