Honey Garlic Perfection

Here’s a mouthwatering Honey Garlic Perfection recipe — simple, sweet, savory, and totally satisfying. Great for chicken, salmon, tofu, or even roasted veggies. Here’s the base recipe with chicken in mind, but I can adjust it for other proteins if you want!

🍯 Honey Garlic Perfection Chicken

📝 Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs (about 4 pieces) boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable, canola, or olive oil)

• For the Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup honey

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional but amazing)

  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry to thicken, optional)

🔥 Instructions:

1. Prep the Chicken:

   • Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.

   • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 5–6 min per side depending on thickness). Remove from skillet and set aside.

2. Make the Sauce:

   • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add a tiny splash of oil if needed.

   • Add minced garlic (and ginger, if using), sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

   • Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Let it bubble gently.

3. Thicken (optional):

   • Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the sauce.

   • Let it simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and thickened.

4. Bring It Together:

   • Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Simmer another 2–3 minutes, spooning sauce over the top.

5. Serve:

   • Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds (optional).

   • Serve over rice, noodles, or with steamed veggies.