Stir-Fried Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Tender chicken pieces cooked quickly in a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2, sliced green onions
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 4 minced garlic cloves to the pan. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.