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Heavenly Honey Garlic Chicken: A Taste of Sweet Savory Bliss
Ever wonder if you can eat gourmet on a broke budget? Same. Here’s my hack for those hectic weeknights where you crave something delicious but without the high costs or fancy equipment. Introducing my Heavenly Honey Garlic Chicken. It’s every busy mom’s dream come true, a broke student’s savior, and the key to eating better for less. No oven needed!
What Makes This Special
- No oven needed!
- Family-friendly and picky-eater approved
- Zero fancy kitchen gear needed
- Leftovers are even better the next day
- Easy to meal prep or double for later
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for thickening)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
- Cooked rice or noodles, to serve
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour the honey-garlic mixture over the chicken, stirring to coat the chicken evenly. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired, and serve over cooked rice or noodles.
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