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Honey garlic chicken

From the video “Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry - Better Than Takeout!” by Natashas Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Natashas Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumGreat weeknight pick
Mild
Total time
~50 min
est.
Serves
~5
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Cost
~$5.60*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$15.40* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
13

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, soy, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$16.79*for the batch in the video
~$5.60*per serving

You save about ~$15.40* per serving (73% less*) than ordering it out — ~$46.21* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario meat entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

6 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs

* Estimate, not a quote: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving584 kcal · 29% of 2,000
Fat29 g37%
Saturated fat2.8 g14%
Sodium600 mg26%
Carbohydrate38 g14%
Fiber0.5 g2%
Total sugars20 gno daily value
Added sugars20 g41%
Protein43 g85%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+1 of 20
  • Saturated fat−5 of 20
  • Sodium−9 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−14 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 8 of 8 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 5 servings (estimated: 907 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 4 agrees). Typical amounts assumed for low-sodium soy sauce, honey, garlic, cooking oil, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: green onion, sesame seeds, cooked white rice. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • small bowl
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • large zip-top bag
  • large non-stick skillet
  • tongs
  • splatter guard
  • instant-read thermometer

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact measurements for water, soy sauce, honey, and garlic in the sauce
  • Servings and total cooking time are not specified in the video
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Natashas Kitchen’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Honey garlic chicken

What makes Natashas Kitchen's Honey garlic chicken recipe and technique special?

Natashas Kitchen's take on Honey garlic chicken focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Asian-inspired flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Undercooked chicken is unsafe; use a thermometer. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Honey garlic chicken at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Honey garlic chicken recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Honey garlic chicken ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Honey garlic chicken can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Natashas Kitchen's Honey garlic chicken?

This recipe utilizes approximately 13 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Honey garlic chicken?

The official cooking video by Natashas Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.