Honey Garlic Soy Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)

Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sweet, savory honey garlic soy sauce and garnished with green onions.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Chicken

01 - 680 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
02 - 30 milliliters olive oil

→ Sauce

03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 60 milliliters low-sodium soy sauce
05 - 60 milliliters honey
06 - 30 milliliters rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

→ Optional Thickener & Garnish

07 - 5 milliliters cornstarch
08 - 15 milliliters water
09 - 5 milliliters sesame seeds
10 - 30 milliliters chopped green onions

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Stir in soy sauce, honey, and vinegar. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
04 - Whisk cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir into the sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened.
05 - Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through and glazed.
06 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired. Serve warm.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for juicier results or breasts for a leaner option.