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Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken

This Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Breast is a delicious and satisfying dish with a perfect balance of heat and savory flavors.
Course Dinner Lunch
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword spicy honey garlic chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 2- boneless, skinless diced chicken breasts
  • 1- tsp paprika
  • 1-tsp sesame oil
  • 2- tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 2- tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 -tablespoons vegetable oil

Sauce

  • 2- tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2- tbsp chili paste Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1- tbsp honey 
  • 1-large onion sliced
  • 4 -cloves of garlic, minced
  •  1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro ( option)

Instructions

Chicken

  • Add the chicken, red pepper flakes, paprika, black pepper, salt, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a large bowl.
  • Mix well to combine.
  • In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet. Sear for about 6-8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and has a golden brown crust.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate, covering it with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Make the garlic sauce:

  • In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic to the onions and sauté for about a minute, until fragrant.
  •  Mix well with chili paste, dark soy sauce, and honey with onion and garlic.
  • Add the chicken breasts back into the skillet with the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to heat through.

Garnish and serve

  • Serve the spicy garlic chicken breasts hot over rice or noodles.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro over the chicken.