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Baked honey garlic chicken offers sweet, savory flavors with a crunchy texture and an inviting garlic aroma.
This baked honey garlic chicken brings a delightful balance of sweetness and savory flavors. The aroma of garlic mingling with honey and soy sauce is warm and inviting. As the chicken bakes, each piece turns golden-brown and crisp, offering a comforting crunch. The harmony of textures is only heightened by the subtly sticky glaze, where the mellow garlic and hint of spicy sriracha play a supporting role.
Baking the chicken, rather than frying, keeps it lighter but equally satisfying. When preparing the sauce, ensure the garlic is minced finely to meld seamlessly into the honey mixture. Let it bubble just enough to awaken its flavors, adding depth and richness without overpowering. Once combined, the chicken becomes irresistibly coated, each bite delivering an ideal blend of sweet, savory, and just a whisper of heat.
Sharing this dish with loved ones promises a memorable evening. Serve it over fluffy rice, perhaps sprinkled with a scattering of green onions and sesame seeds for a bit of flair. The dish invites informal gatherings—a moment where delicious simplicity meets nourishing comfort, perfect for any table.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch chunks
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
For the honey garlic sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
- rice optional, to taste, cooked, for serving
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish.
- Season the chicken pieces with the salt and the pepper.
- Working in batches, dip the chicken pieces into the eggs and then dredge them in the panko, pressing to coat.
- Add the chicken pieces to the prepared baking dish and bake until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and are golden-brown and crisp, about 15-20 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the honey, the garlic, the soy sauce, and the sriracha.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and the water; stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce mixture until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir the cooked chicken into the sauce and gently toss to combine.
- Serve the chicken over the rice, garnished with the green onions and the sesame seeds.
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