Name: Honey Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 breasts or boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 2 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil; 2tbsp cornstarch; 2-3 cups broccoli florets; Salt and black pepper (to taste); 2 tbsp honey; 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)Salt and pepper to taste; 2 teaspoons sesame oil or vegetable oil; 2 tbsp orange juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ginger grated; 1 tbsp ketchup; 1 tsp sesame seeds (black and white); Salt and pepper to taste; A half lemon; Green onion

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Ready to turn your weeknight dinner into a culinary masterpiece? Say hello to honey garlic chicken—the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and just the right amount of zing to make your taste buds do a happy dance.

We have tender, juicy chicken coated in a sticky honey-garlic glaze, paired with perfectly crisp broccoli, and topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions. It’s the kind of meal that’ll have everyone at the table convinced you’ve got secret chef powers (spoiler: you do now).

So grab your apron, a spatula, and let’s dive into this ridiculously easy recipe that’s as simple as it is delicous. Bonus? You only need one pan, so there’s no mountain of dishes waiting for you after dinner.

Let’s get cooking!

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How To Make Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

For the chicken:

4 breasts or boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil
2tbsp cornstarch
2-3 cups broccoli florets
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Green onion for serving

For the sauce:

2 tbsp honey
1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
2 teaspoons sesame oil or vegetable oil
2tbsp orange juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1tsp ginger grated
1tbsp ketchup
1tsp sesame seeds (black and white)
Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

A half lemon
Green onion

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Step-by-Step Guide

1. Prepare the ingredients: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and rinse and drain the broccoli florets.

2. Make the sauce: Add the sesame oil, garlic, honey, soya sauce, orange juice, ketchup, sesame seeds, ginger, salt, and pepper to taste in a medium-sized bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are combined. Set aside.

3. Prepare the broccoli: Use a steamer basket and steam the broccoli for 10-12 minutes.

Note: If you don’t have a steamer basket, steam the broccoli in a pot of boiling water for 7-10 minutes or until tender.

4. Cook the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well.

5. Add the chicken to the skillet until golden brown and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes.

Then add the remaining sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat.

6. Add the broccoli to the chicken and stir gently. Add salt and pepper if needed.

7. Add more sesame seeds if needed squeeze a lemon and sprinkle with chopped green onion.

8. Now serve up your chicken, I like to serve it on some rice or a side of roast potatoes. Watch as everyone devours the meal and be ready to serve up seconds.

And there you have it—honey garlic chicken that’s not only bursting with flavor but also incredibly easy to make. Whether you’re whipping it up for a cozy weeknight meal or impressing friends at your next dinner party, this dish has “crowd-pleaser” written all over it.

With its sweet-and-savory sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked broccoli, this recipe is bound to become a new favorite in your kitchen. Don’t forget to top it all off with a squeeze of lemon, a sprinkle of green onions, and a dash of sesame seeds for that extra flair.

Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside some crispy noodles, and don’t forget to drizzle any extra sauce on top (trust me, you won’t want to waste a drop). With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this dish is guaranteed to become a family favorite.

The best part? You did it all without breaking a sweat (or a mountain of dishes). So go ahead, grab your fork, and dive in—seconds are practically guaranteed!

Bon appétit!