15-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken

15-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavourful meal made with tender bite-sized chicken coated in a simple sweet and savoury honey garlic sauce. Ready in about 15 minutes, it’s an easy one-pan dinner for busy days and simple enough for a new cook to prepare with confidence.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or spring onion (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare the chicken. Pat the chicken dry and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
2. Make the sauce. In a small bowl, mix the honey, soy sauce, water, and sesame oil, if using.
3. Cook the chicken. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
4. Add the garlic. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly so it does not burn.
5. Add the sauce. Pour the honey-soy mixture into the pan and stir well to coat the chicken.
6. Finish cooking. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, stirring gently, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
7. Serve. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or spring onion, if using, and serve warm.

Serving & Storage

Serve the honey garlic chicken warm with steamed rice, noodles, broccoli, mixed vegetables, or a simple green salad.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Allow the chicken to cool before refrigerating.

Reheating

Pan: Reheat the chicken in a pan over medium-low heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot throughout.                                                                                                                                                       Microwave: Place in a microwave-safe dish and heat in short intervals until hot, stirring between intervals.                                                                                                                                                                           

Tip: Add a small splash of water if the honey garlic sauce becomes too thick while reheating.