30-Minute Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken
30-Minute Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers a satisfying meal in just half an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes), then flip.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to coat evenly as it thickens (about another 5-7 minutes).
- Serve warm over rice or alongside veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (140g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, you can substitute honey with maple syrup or add chili flakes for some heat. - To make it healthier, consider baking the chicken instead of frying to achieve crispiness without excess oil.