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Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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This Easy Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features crispy popcorn chicken coated in a luscious, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce with a hint of heat from chili flakes. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a perfect quick meal for busy weeknights that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 & 1/2 pounds cooked popcorn chicken
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Sauce

  • 4 scallions (thinly sliced, white and green parts divided)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 3/4 cup unsalted chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • Cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon water + 1 tablespoon cornstarch)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the popcorn chicken: Preheat your oven and cook the popcorn chicken according to the package directions. Once cooked, set aside to keep warm.
  2. Heat oil and aromatics: In a large wok or skillet over medium heat, add the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the white parts of the scallions, minced garlic, and red chili flakes. Stir constantly and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Add the sauce ingredients: Pour in the unsalted chicken stock, honey, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Simmer and thicken the sauce: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Then, slowly drizzle in the cornstarch slurry while whisking constantly. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  5. Toss chicken in sauce: Immediately add the cooked popcorn chicken into the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly with the sticky honey garlic sauce and warm the chicken through.
  6. Garnish and serve: Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and garnish with the remaining green parts of the scallions. Serve hot for a delicious and convenient meal.

Notes

  • Make sure not to overcook the garlic during step 2 to avoid bitterness.
  • If you prefer less heat, reduce or omit the red chili flakes.
  • Use fresh honey for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
  • This recipe works well with homemade fried chicken bites if you want to skip the packaged popcorn chicken.
  • Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

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