🍯🍝 Best Sticky Garlic Honey Chicken with Buttered Spaghetti

Treat your family to this irresistible Sticky Garlic Honey Chicken with Buttered Spaghetti! Crispy golden chicken bites are coated in a rich, sweet-and-savory garlic honey glaze and served with buttery spaghetti for an easy restaurant-quality dinner. Ready in just 35 minutes, this comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to become a family favorite.

🛒 Ingredients

🍗 For the Chicken

• 🍗 500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes

• 🧂 ½ tsp salt

• ⚫ ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 🌶️ 1 tsp paprika

• 🧄 1 tsp garlic powder

• 🌽 ½ cup cornstarch

• 🫒 2 tbsp vegetable oil

🍯 For the Sticky Garlic Honey Sauce

• 🧄 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 🍯 ¼ cup honey

• 🥢 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 🍅 2 tbsp ketchup

• 🍯 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 🍚 1 tsp rice vinegar

• 🌽 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

• 🧈 1 tbsp unsalted butter

🍝 For the Buttered Spaghetti

• 🍝 300 g spaghetti

• 🧈 1 tbsp butter

• 🧂 Salt, for the pasta water

🌿 For Garnish

• 🌿 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Spaghetti

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente.

Drain well and immediately toss with the butter until evenly coated. Cover to keep warm.

2️⃣ Prepare the Chicken

Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

Place the cornstarch in a shallow bowl and coat each piece of chicken evenly, shaking off any excess.

3️⃣ Cook Until Crispy

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until crispy, golden brown, and cooked through. Transfer to a clean plate.

4️⃣ Make the Garlic Honey Sauce

Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Stir in the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce becomes glossy and thick.

Finish by stirring in the butter until completely melted.

5️⃣ Coat the Chicken

Return the crispy chicken to the skillet and toss until every piece is coated in the sticky garlic honey glaze.

Cook for another 1 minute, allowing the sauce to cling beautifully to the chicken.

6️⃣ Assemble and Serve

Divide the buttered spaghetti among serving plates.

Top or serve alongside the sticky garlic honey chicken and spoon any extra sauce over the chicken.

Finish with a generous sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve immediately.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Complete the meal with steamed broccoli, roasted asparagus, garlic bread, sautéed green beans, or a crisp Caesar salad for a delicious restaurant-style dinner.

💡 Recipe Tips

• Chicken thighs stay extra juicy and flavorful, but chicken breast works well too.

• Coat the chicken evenly with cornstarch for the crispiest texture.

• Fresh garlic provides the richest flavor for the sauce.

• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a sweet-and-spicy variation.

• Toss the chicken into the sauce just before serving to maintain its crispy exterior.

⏱️ Nutrition & Timing

• ⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes

• 🔥 Cook Time: 20 minutes

• ⌛ Total Time: 35 minutes

• 🍽️ Servings: 4

• 🔥 Calories: Approximately 620 kcal per serving

• 💪 Protein: Approximately 34g per serving