Make this tasty homemade Honey Garlic Sauce in just 5 minutes using only 5 pantry staples! This easy recipe is perfect for drizzling over chicken, wings, or fish. Enjoy!
I have no doubt that this will be your favorite dipping sauce for all your chicken breast dishes! Its sweet and tangy flavor pairs perfectly with both breasts and thighs. Give it a try, and I’m sure you’ll adore it!
If you love spicy, try this hot honey sauce with chicken tenders.
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What is Honey Garlic Sauce?
This sauce is super popular in Canada because of its unique look and tasty flavor. Honey garlic sauce brings a yummy sweet and tangy kick, created from a mix of honey and garlic. Its sticky texture makes it perfect for drizzling on all your favorite meals.
The honey garlic sauce recipe is a total game changer because it’s super versatile. Food lovers can’t get enough of it! If you’re a fan of that sweet and savory honey garlic combo, you’ve got to whip up this sauce at home. It’ll taste just like the stuff you get at your favorite restaurant.
I recently made honey garlic roasted potatoes using the same sauce recipe, and let me tell you, it was a huge hit at dinner—especially with the kids, who loved the sweet and tangy taste. You can easily pair this sauce with chicken, roasted veggies, salmon, or shrimp. It’s a fantastic addition to your dinner lineup!
Ingredients in Honey Garlic Sauce
- Butter: Combine equal parts of oil and butter to prevent burning, allowing it to sizzle for a few seconds. This technique enhances the flavor of the butter and elevates the overall taste of the sauce. It's a simple butter hack that can significantly improve your recipes.
- Grated Garlic: It will add a delightful, slightly pungent flavor. You can opt for grated garlic, garlic paste, or even garlic powder for this sauce. Using grated garlic not only looks appealing but also provides a wonderful flavor when you enjoy the dish.
- Honey: The addition of honey not only sweetens the sauce but also infuses it with a unique aroma and taste that makes you want to savor it repeatedly.
- Tomato Ketchup: This recipe features chili garlic ketchup, but regular tomato ketchup works just as well. It adds a nice balance of tanginess, sweetness, and sourness to the sauce..
- Dark Soya Sauce: You can choose between dark or regular soy sauce for this recipe. Adjust the amount to suit your taste, but even a small quantity can make a significant impact on the flavor.
- Salt and Pepper (Optional): I find it unnecessary to add salt and pepper since the butter and soy sauce already provide enough saltiness. However, feel free to taste and add a pinch if you prefer it that way
The best part is that you can prepare everything in just 'one pan', using only a stovetop. There's no need for a blender to whip up this sauce!
How to Make Honey Garlic Sauce
Start by warming some butter or oil in a pan, whisking it until it bubbles.
Next, toss in freshly grated garlic and sauté for a few seconds until it becomes fragrant and begins to change color.
Then, add honey and whisk thoroughly to create a thick, sticky sauce.
Incorporate tomato ketchup and soy sauce, mixing everything together nicely.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir well and serve once it cools down.
Recipe Video
Check out this step-by-step video recipe for honey garlic sauce that will make it easy to make in your kitchen. I always choose to make it from scratch because it tastes so much better than the store-bought versions. Plus, it’s free from preservatives and delivers that delicious restaurant-quality flavor!
Give my Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe a shot! It features a similar sauce but with a twist. This will inspire you to create your own flavor variations using the same base sauce.
How to Store Leftover Sauce?
Once you've prepared it, let it cool! Now it's all set to be stored. Just transfer it to an airtight container and pop it in the fridge for up to 15 days.
When you're ready to use it, just microwave it for a few seconds and give it a good whisk to bring it back to life, just like fresh!
The sauce has a delightful sweet and sour flavor, making it an excellent addition to your meals.
Ways to Use Honey Sauce
This sauce is perfect for drizzling over:
- Rice: It pairs wonderfully with Butter Garlic Rice, enhancing the garlicky flavor with sweet and sour taste.
- Chicken: Whether you’re enjoying fried, roasted, or grilled chicken, this sauce elevates the taste to a whole new level.
- Fish/Salmon: I recently made pan-fried fish and added this sauce, and it was absolutely delicious.
- Snacks: You can spice up your sandwiches and burgers with this sauce, or serve it alongside your favorite fried or oven-baked snacks.
- Veggies: Oven-roasted vegetables are fantastic with this sauce. I personally loved it with roasted cauliflower, corns and carrots; it was amazing!
Here are some more honey garlic recipes to try:
- Honey Garlic Roasted Potatoes
- Hot Honey Sauce
- Honey Garlic Lemon Pepper Chicken
- Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
- Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe
- Honey Butter Skillet Corn
Q & A
Absolutely, you can! Just transfer the remaining sauce into a glass container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 15 days. Avoid freezing the sauce, though.
Since this is a homemade sauce made without preservatives, it's best to consume within 15 days. You can keep it in the fridge for about 15 to 20 days.
If your honey garlic sauce is a bit too thin, you can create a slurry using cornstarch. Simply mix cornstarch with water to form a paste, then gradually add it to the saucepan while stirring until you reach the thickness you want. Don’t forget to taste it afterward; you might need to add a little more honey to balance the flavors after adding the cornstarch.
The substitute of cornstarch is All purpose wheat flour.
The most effective method to thin out a sauce is by adding some liquid. Simply use hot water or broth for this purpose. Gradually pour it into the saucepan until you reach your desired consistency.
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Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon Butter
- 2 teaspoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Grated Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 teaspoon Tomato Ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Soya Sauce
- Salt & Pepper optional - Add up to your taste
Instructions
- Heat some oil and butter in a pan until it starts to sizzle for a few seconds.
- Keep whisking while it’s popping.
- Next, toss in the grated garlic and sauté until it turns a nice color and smells amazing.
- Then, pour in some honey and whisk it all together to create a thick sauce.
- Add in tomato ketchup and soy sauce, mixing everything well.
- Check if the sauce has the right thickness; we want it to be nice and thick.
- Give it a taste to adjust the salt and pepper.
- Once it thickens up, take it off the heat and serve it up!
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Notes
- Avoid cooking sauce on high heat; medium heat is the way to go. If you enjoy garlic pieces in your sauce, feel free to add grated garlic. Otherwise, garlic paste or powder works just fine.
- When you add honey, keep the heat low to maintain its flavor. Remember to whisk immediately after adding the honey.
- Be careful not to overcook, because it can add a burnt taste that’s hard to fix.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking, but taste your sauce first before adding anything. And remember, soy sauce and salted butter already have salt in them!
Hinz
Quick and Easy Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe - Give it a try at home! and serve with dinner and lunch!
Ali
First try I followed the recipe exactly, it was good but I wasn’t a fan of the ketchup & the soy sauce was quite salty so I tried again making a few adjustments.
I used 50% less sodium soy sauce, omitted the ketchup and added a splash of Otafuku Sukiyaki sauce. Came out amazing on deep fried shrimp (copycat honey walnut shrimp).
Hinz
Thank for sharing the experience Ali.
alina
Best recipe to try with chicken wings.