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Honey Garlic Sauces for Chicken

A quick and easy honey garlic sauce, perfect for enhancing grilled, baked, or fried chicken. This sweet and savory sauce uses simple ingredients to make your chicken dishes shine.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Sauces
Cuisine Asian-inspired
Servings 4
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup honey
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional
  • ¼ cup water for thinning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Optional: Add cornstarch mixed with water for thickening.
  • Adjust consistency by adding water if needed.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for another minute.
  • Serve over your preferred chicken dish.

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Notes

This sauce works well as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce. Adjust the thickness based on your desired use.
Keyword chicken glaze, honey garlic sauce, sauces for chicken, sweet and savory sauce, uick chicken sauce