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Honey Garlic Chicken

Recipe by Luke Brown on InstagramAdded 4 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A quick, sweet‑and‑savory honey garlic chicken that's crispy on the outside and coated in a glossy, sticky glaze. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner and ready in under 30 minutes.

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Method

  1. Cut the chicken into bite‑sized pieces and toss with 0.5 cup corn starch, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp onion powder until well coated.

  2. Heat 3‑4 tbsp peanut oil in a pan over medium‑high heat.

  3. Add the coated chicken in a single layer and cook 3‑4 minutes, then stir and continue cooking until crispy and golden on all sides.

  4. Remove the chicken and set aside.

  5. Lower the heat and add honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and sesame oil to the same pan; simmer 2 minutes.

  6. Stir in the cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water) and cook until the sauce thickens.

  7. Return the chicken to the pan, toss to coat with the sauce, and serve topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

Tips while you cook

Coat chicken evenly before frying
Toss the chicken pieces with corn starch, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder until fully coated before adding to the pan.
Lower heat before adding sauce
After removing the chicken, reduce the pan’s heat before adding honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, ketchup, and sesame oil.
Mix slurry separately
Combine the 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water into a smooth slurry before stirring it into the simmering sauce.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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