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
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 20 minutes
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Total: 30 minutes
🍽 Servings
4 servings
🛒 Ingredients
Chicken
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6 thighs)
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Salt and black pepper (to taste)
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½ teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ cup all-purpose flour (for light coating)
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2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
Honey Garlic Sauce
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⅓ cup honey
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¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
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4–5 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional but recommended)
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons water
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken
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Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
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Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
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Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
(This helps create a golden crust and thickens the sauce slightly.)
2️⃣ Sear the Chicken
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Reduce heat to medium and cook another 3–5 minutes until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
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Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce
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In the same pan, reduce heat to medium-low.
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Add minced garlic (and ginger if using). Sauté 30 seconds until fragrant — do not burn.
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Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4️⃣ Thicken the Sauce
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Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
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Pour into the skillet and stir continuously.
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Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
5️⃣ Coat the Chicken
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Return chicken to the skillet.
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Spoon sauce over the top and simmer 3–5 minutes until fully coated and sticky.
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Let sauce reduce until thick and caramelized.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
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Serve over steamed rice
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Pair with roasted vegetables or broccoli
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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
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Refrigerate up to 4 days
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Reheat gently in skillet with a splash of water
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Freeze up to 2 months
