Healthier Honey Garlic Chicken

Healthier Honey Garlic Chicken

4 servings
This healthier Honey Garlic Chicken is a no deep-fry recipe. Tender bites of juicy, golden chicken with a sticky, savoury sauce. SO GOOD!

Ingredients

  • chicken thighs

    cut into bite-sized pieces

    1 lb
  • cornstarch
    4 tbsp
  • kosher salt
    ⅓ tsp
  • avocado oil

    or other high smoke point oil

    3 tbsp
  • honey
    4 tbsp
  • chicken broth
    ⅓ c
  • soy sauce
    2 tbsp
  • minced garlic
    1 tbsp
  • green onions

    sliced

    2

Directions

  1. 1

    Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch and salt to evenly coat. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering hot. Add chicken in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until deeply golden on the bottom. Flip and cook another 2 minutes ((don't worry about cooking it through yet).

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, whisk together honey, chicken broth and soy sauce and set aside.

  3. 3

    Push chicken to one side of the skillet. Cook garlic in the empty part of the skillet until soft, about 2 minutes. Add honey mixture and stir through chicken to coat. Let it come to a simmer and thicken, 2-3 minutes more. Chicken should reach 165ºF inside. Top with green onions.

Healthier Honey Garlic Chicken

Healthier Honey Garlic Chicken

30 min4 servings447 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a dinner that’s both incredibly flavorful and genuinely good for you? This Healthier Honey Garlic Chicken delivers tender, juicy bites coated in a sticky, savory sauce—without a deep fryer in sight. It’s the perfect weeknight meal for anyone seeking that beloved honey garlic taste, made simple and lighter.

What makes this Healthier Honey Garlic Chicken truly special is its clever no deep-fry approach, ensuring golden, succulent chicken without excess oil. By using cornstarch and a high smoke point oil, you achieve that desirable crispy exterior that beautifully holds the rich, sweet, and garlicky sauce, making every bite satisfyingly delicious. You’ll love how quickly it comes together, proving that healthy eating doesn't mean sacrificing flavor or time.

Prepare for a delightful balance of sweet and savory notes, with the aromatic punch of fresh garlic shining through the rich honey and savory soy sauce. The chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, become incredibly tender and golden, offering a satisfying texture contrast to the glossy, sticky sauce. The vibrant green onions add a fresh, subtle oniony bite, completing a dish that feels both comforting and surprisingly light. It's a truly satisfying dinner that feels indulgent but leaves you feeling good.

For easy customization, feel free to adjust the amount of honey to suit your preference for sweetness, or add an extra clove of minced garlic if you love a bolder flavor. While chicken thighs offer incredible juiciness, this preparation method works wonderfully with other cuts of chicken as well. You can also experiment with different high smoke point oils like canola or grapeseed if avocado oil isn’t on hand, ensuring that golden finish.

This Healthier Honey Garlic Chicken is ideal for a comforting family dinner or a quick meal prep solution. Serve it over steamed rice to soak up every drop of that amazing sauce, alongside your favorite stir-fried or roasted vegetables for a complete and wholesome meal.

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