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20 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

20 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
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This quick and flavorful 20 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken recipe delivers a perfect sweet and savory takeout-style dinner with tender chicken, crispy veggies, and a sticky honey-garlic sauce—all ready in just half an hour. It’s ideal for busy weeknights and easily customizable with your favorite vegetables.

Ingredients

Chicken & Vegetables

  • 2 lb chicken breasts or thighs, cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • Black pepper and chile flakes, to taste
  • 1/4 cup flour or gluten-free flour
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 cups broccoli florets or chopped asparagus
  • Salt, to taste
  • Sesame seeds, for serving

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 6 cloves garlic, grated
  • 3-4 tbsp chili paste (gochujang)
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onion
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven
    Set the oven to 450°F (230°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper or greasing it lightly with oil.
  2. Season and Prepare Chicken & Vegetables
    On the sheet pan, combine the chicken, garlic powder, black pepper, and chile flakes. Sprinkle with the flour and toss again to coat evenly. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the chicken and mix well. Arrange the chicken pieces to one side of the sheet pan. Place the broccoli or chopped asparagus on the other side, tossing with the remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper to season.
  3. Bake Initial Round
    Bake everything for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is just cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce
    While the chicken and vegetables bake, whisk together in a bowl or jar: tamari (or soy sauce), lemon juice, honey, grated garlic, chili paste (gochujang), chopped green onion, and toasted sesame oil. Set aside.
  5. Sauce & Finish Baking
    Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside. Pour the honey garlic sauce all over the chicken. Toss the chicken to coat evenly in the sauce. Return the pan to the oven and bake the chicken for another 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
  6. Serve
    Serve the sticky honey garlic chicken and roasted vegetables topped with more green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. This is delicious over rice, noodles, or enjoyed on its own.

Notes

  • Swap the veggies: Asparagus, bell peppers, or green beans are tasty alternatives to broccoli.
  • Adjust spiciness: Increase or decrease the chili paste to suit your heat preference.
  • Gluten-free: Use tamari and gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly dish.
  • Meal prep: Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it great for lunch boxes.
  • Serving ideas: Pairs well with jasmine rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a lighter option.

Find it online: https://marthatasty.com/20-minute-honey-garlic-chicken-recipe/