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4.43 from 14 votes

Easy Honey Garlic Chicken

Easy honey garlic chicken comes together quickly for healthy weeknight meals! Double or triple the recipe for meal prep or to have leftovers!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 399kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the avocado oil and sesame oil in a large skillet (I use a 12-inch skillet) over medium-high heat. Allow the skillet to heat up for a few minutes, then add the chopped chicken thighs and spread them into an even layer. Allow the chicken to brown, undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until the chicken is nice and golden-brown, about another 3 to 4 minutes.
    Chicken browning in a skillet
  • While the chicken is cooking, make the honey garlic sauce. To do so, simply stir together the minced garlic, honey, water, rice vinegar, and liquid aminos in a small bowl. It’s okay if the honey is thick and doesn’t want to combine with the other ingredients…it will combine during the cooking process.
    Honey garlic sauce in a bowl
  • Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken and stir well. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is very thick and much of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 to 10 minutes.
    Pouring the honey garlic sauce into the skillet with the chicken
  • Serve honey garlic chicken with your choice of steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or fried rice and your choice of steamed or sautéed vegetables.
    Finished honey garlic chicken in a skillet

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving (of 3) | Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Sugar: 21g