Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 to 2½ lbs chicken breast
• ½ cup corn starch (for dredging chicken)
• 1 cup filtered water
• ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce (*or gluten-free soy sauce)
• ⅓ cup honey (or more to taste)
• 1 to 2 Tbsp Sriracha sauce (or added to desired spice level* )
• 3 cloves garlic ((1 Tbsp minced))
• 2 Tbsp corn starch (to thicken sauce)
• 2 Tbsp cold water
• Sesame seeds and chives (optional garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine water, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and minced garlic. Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   In a small dish, stir together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water until dissolved. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan and stir until the sauce thickens. Reduce the heat to low.

3. 3

   Add the chicken pieces to a large zip-top bag and sprinkle the top with 1/2 cup cornstarch. Seal the bag and toss the chicken inside until evenly coated with cornstarch.

4. 4

   Set a large non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly coat the bottom with oil. Add the chicken in a single layer and sauté for a few minutes on each side until cooked through. Avoid crowding the pan and cook in batches or use two skillets to speed up the process.

5. 5

   Once the chicken is cooked, turn off the heat. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed.

6. 6

   Serve over white rice, if desired, and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.