Easy Simple Honey Garlic Chicken That Bursts with Bold Flavor

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 4 cloves freshly minced garlic
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   --- How to Make Simple Honey Garlic Chicken ---

2. 2

   Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a medium bowl until glossy and smooth, about 1 minute of vigorous stirring.

3. 3

   Toss chicken pieces in the marinade until fully coated, then cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of oil, then cook chicken pieces in a single layer, each side for 3–4 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 2–3 minutes until it thickens into a shiny glaze.

6. 6

   Return the seared chicken to the pan, tossing gently to coat each piece in the sticky honey garlic glaze.

7. 7

   Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds just before serving.