- Chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic cloves (minced)
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Ketchup
- Brown sugar
- Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Olive oil or vegetable oil
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry and add to the sauce, stirring until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the pan and coat well with the sauce. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing honey or brown sugar.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or peppers for a complete meal.
- Reheat with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
- Chicken thighs provide more juiciness than breasts.
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy variation.
- Author: oussama
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes