Name: 30 Minute Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed); 2 tbsp avocado oil or any neutral oil; 6 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 3 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce; 2 tbsp honey; salt & pepper; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce; 3 tbsp honey

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30 Minute Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and delicious meal packed with sweet and savory flavors! Juicy chicken is coated in a rich, glossy honey garlic sauce for the perfect bite every time. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s an easy dinner the whole family will love!

Quick, Easy and Tasty? YES, PLEASE!

Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken is my go-to ultimate easy weeknight dinner! With just a handful of simple ingredients, this dish comes together in 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy nights. The juicy chicken is perfectly pan-seared to golden perfection, then coated in a rich, sticky honey garlic sauce that’s the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and garlicky goodness. Serve it over rice or with your favorite side dish for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and stress-free. Whether you’re cooking for the family or just craving a quick and flavorful dinner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. Don’t forget a drizzle of that sticky honey garlic sauce! YUM!

Gather Your Ingredients

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs: I’ve found that these are the best kind of chicken for this recipe. They cook quickly and are so juicy and tender!
Marinade: It requires a simple marinade of coconut aminos, honey, salt and pepper to give this chicken a little extra flavor. If you have the time, I like to prep this chicken early and let marinate overnight, but 15-30 minutes works great too if you’re short on time!
Cornstarch: The addition of cornstarch adds that perfect crust to the chicken.
Avocado Oil: I like avocado oil for its high smoke point for that perfect sear, but any neutral oil of you choice will work.
Garlic: As the name says, this recipe is deliciously garlicky! I love the addition of garlic to really bring this dish together. Feel free to add more or less garlic to your liking!
Butter: Perfect addition to sauté that garlic. Adds a little creaminess to the dish.
Sauce: The sauce consists of chicken stock, honey and coconut aminos. Let those ingredients simmer together to create that sticky mouthwatering sauce!

Step By Step Instructions

First things first…marinate your chicken. Season your chicken with salt and pepper and pour the coconut aminos and honey over your chicken and mix together well. Marinate your chicken anywhere from 15 minutes to overnight.

Prepare your ingredients. Mince your garlic and combine your sauce ingredients of chicken stock, coconut aminos and honey. Mix the cornstarch into the marinated chicken.

Pan sear your chicken. Heat oil in a pan on medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add your chicken to the pan and cook each side for 4 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Make your sauce: Start by sautéing the garlic in the butter on medium-low heat until slightly fragrant. Be sure to stir frequently so the garlic does not burn. Add the prepared sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer.

Finish your dish: Add the chicken thighs back into the sauce and let simmer for 6-7 more minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through, until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.

Serve: Serve these sticky honey garlic chicken thighs over rice or with your favorite side dish. Don’t forget a drizzle of that delicious and sticky sauce!