This looks like Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken — juicy pan-seared chicken coated in a glossy, sweet-and-savory garlic sauce.

Here’s a detailed, step-by-step recipe to recreate it:

Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken

🕒 Time

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Cook: 20 minutes

• Total: 30 minutes

🍽 Servings

4 servings

🛒 Ingredients

Chicken

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6 thighs)

• Salt and black pepper (to taste)

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for light coating)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)

Honey Garlic Sauce

• ⅓ cup honey

• ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar

• 4–5 cloves garlic, finely minced

• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional but recommended)

• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons water

🔪 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken

1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.

2. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

3. Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
   (This helps create a golden crust and thickens the sauce slightly.)

2️⃣ Sear the Chicken

4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

5. Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.

6. Reduce heat to medium and cook another 3–5 minutes until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).

7. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

3️⃣ Make the Sauce

8. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium-low.

9. Add minced garlic (and ginger if using). Sauté 30 seconds until fragrant — do not burn.

10. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer.

4️⃣ Thicken the Sauce

11. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl.

12. Pour into the skillet and stir continuously.

13. Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

5️⃣ Coat the Chicken

14. Return chicken to the skillet.

15. Spoon sauce over the top and simmer 3–5 minutes until fully coated and sticky.

16. Let sauce reduce until thick and caramelized.

🍴 Serving Suggestions

• Serve over steamed rice

• Pair with roasted vegetables or broccoli

• Garnish with chopped parsley or sesame seeds

🔥 Optional Variations

Spicy Version:
Add 1 tablespoon sriracha or extra red pepper flakes.

Extra Sticky:
Let sauce simmer a few extra minutes until thick like glaze.

Oven Finish Method:
After searing, transfer to 400°F (200°C) oven for 8–10 minutes, then glaze with sauce.

❄ Storage

• Refrigerate up to 4 days

• Reheat gently in skillet with a splash of water

• Freeze up to 2 months