14 Honey Garlic Chicken Dinners

Sweet, sticky, garlicky — honey garlic chicken is a weeknight hero. These 14 honey garlic chicken dinners take the beloved flavor combo in every direction: crispy baked thighs, slow cooker versions, stir-fries, wings, and even meatballs. Simple ingredients, big payoff.

Below you’ll find 14 reader-favorite recipes, each with a photo, ingredients, and step-by-step instructions. Save your favorites and enjoy!

1. Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Crispy-skinned thighs lacquered in a glossy honey garlic glaze.

Ingredients

• 2 lb bone-in chicken thighs
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp water
• 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down until crispy.
2. Flip; cook 5 more minutes.
3. Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar.
4. Pour over chicken; simmer 10 minutes.
5. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
6. Garnish with green onions.

2. Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Set-and-forget chicken in a sweet-savory garlic sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
2. Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger; pour over.
3. Cook on LOW 4 hours.
4. Shred or slice the chicken.
5. Thicken juices with cornstarch slurry on HIGH 20 minutes.
6. Top with sesame seeds.

3. Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Crispy baked wings tossed in sticky honey garlic sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken wings
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• sesame seeds
• sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Bake wings at 425°F for 40–45 minutes until crispy.
2. Simmer honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar 5 minutes.
3. Toss wings in the sauce.
4. Return to oven 5 minutes to caramelize.
5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
6. Serve hot.

4. Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

A 20-minute stir-fry with crisp veggies and glossy sauce.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken breast, cubed
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. Sear chicken cubes; set aside.
2. Stir-fry peppers and onion 3 minutes.
3. Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and cornstarch.
4. Add sauce and chicken to the pan.
5. Toss until glossy and thickened.
6. Serve over rice.

5. Honey Garlic Chicken Meatballs

Juicy chicken meatballs glazed in sweet garlic sauce.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb ground chicken
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup panko
• 1 egg
• 2 green onions
• sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Mix ground chicken, panko, egg, and green onions.
2. Roll into 20 meatballs.
3. Bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes.
4. Simmer honey, soy sauce, and garlic 5 minutes.
5. Toss meatballs in the glaze.
6. Top with sesame seeds.

6. Baked Honey Garlic Drumsticks

Budget-friendly drumsticks with caramelized honey garlic skin.

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken drumsticks
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. Toss drumsticks with oil, paprika, and salt.
2. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes.
3. Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and mustard.
4. Brush sauce over drumsticks.
5. Bake 15 more minutes, brushing twice.
6. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

7. Crispy Honey Garlic Tenders

Crunchy breaded tenders dunked in honey garlic glaze.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken tenders
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1.5 cups panko
• oil, for frying

Instructions

1. Bread tenders in flour, egg, and panko.
2. Fry at 350°F until golden, 4–5 minutes.
3. Drain on a rack.
4. Simmer honey, soy sauce, and garlic 4 minutes.
5. Toss tenders in the warm glaze.
6. Serve immediately.

8. Honey Garlic Chicken Lo Mein

Slurp-worthy noodles with honey garlic chicken and veggies.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 oz lo mein noodles
• 2 cups stir-fry vegetables
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Cook lo mein noodles; drain.
2. Sear chicken slices; set aside.
3. Stir-fry vegetables 3 minutes.
4. Whisk honey, soy sauce, and garlic.
5. Toss everything with the sauce and sesame oil.
6. Top with green onions.

9. Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken & Broccoli

One-pan dinner with caramelized chicken and roasted broccoli.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken thighs, boneless
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• cooked rice, to serve

Instructions

1. Toss chicken and broccoli with half the sauce.
2. Spread on a sheet pan.
3. Roast at 425°F for 20 minutes.
4. Brush with remaining sauce.
5. Broil 3 minutes to caramelize.
6. Serve over rice.

10. Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

15-minute pressure cooker chicken in luscious garlic sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breast
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• steamed rice
• sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Add chicken, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and broth to the pot.
2. Pressure cook on HIGH 10 minutes.
3. Quick release; remove chicken.
4. Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry on SAUTÉ.
5. Slice chicken; return to the sauce.
6. Serve over rice with green onions.

11. Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers

Grilled skewers with caramelized edges and sweet pineapple.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken breast, cubed
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 onion, chunked
• wooden skewers

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken in honey, soy sauce, and garlic 30 minutes.
2. Thread chicken, pepper, pineapple, and onion onto skewers.
3. Grill 4–5 minutes per side.
4. Brush with extra marinade while grilling.
5. Rest 5 minutes.
6. Serve with rice.

12. Honey Garlic Chicken Sliders

Pulled honey garlic chicken piled on soft slider buns.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, shredded
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 slider buns
• 1 cup coleslaw
• 1/2 cup crispy onions

Instructions

1. Slow cook chicken in honey, soy sauce, and garlic 4 hours.
2. Shred the chicken in the sauce.
3. Toast the slider buns.
4. Pile chicken onto buns.
5. Top with coleslaw and crispy onions.
6. Serve warm.

13. Ginger Honey Garlic Chicken

Fresh ginger adds warmth to the classic honey garlic combo.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• cooked jasmine rice

Instructions

1. Sear chicken thighs until golden.
2. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute.
3. Add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar.
4. Simmer 12 minutes until chicken is cooked.
5. Drizzle with sesame oil.
6. Serve over jasmine rice.

14. One-Pot Honey Garlic Chicken & Rice

Chicken, rice, and sauce all cooked together in one pot.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 green onions

Instructions

1. Sear chicken cubes; set aside.
2. Add rice, broth, honey, soy sauce, and garlic.
3. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
4. Stir in peas and chicken.
5. Rest 5 minutes off heat.
6. Top with green onions.