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Healthier Honey Garlic Chicken

Healthier Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick skillet dinner made with tender chicken thighs and a sticky honey garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ⅓ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil

For the Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

Garnish

  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl.
  • Add cornstarch and kosher salt.
  • Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
  • Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, arrange the chicken in a single layer.
  • Cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes until deeply golden brown.
  • Flip the chicken and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together honey, chicken broth, and soy sauce in a small bowl.
  • Push the chicken to one side of the skillet.
  • Add the minced garlic to the empty side.
  • Cook for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  • Pour the honey mixture into the skillet.
  • Stir everything together until the chicken is fully coated.
  • Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Continue cooking until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove from heat.
  • Garnish the Healthier Honey Garlic Chicken with sliced green onions.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serve over brown rice for extra fiber.
  • Cauliflower rice works well for a lower-carb option.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds for added crunch.
  • Great for weekly meal prep lunches.