Chinese-Style Honey Garlic Chili Sauce

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 2

Chinese-Style Honey Garlic Chili Sauce recipe for your stir-fries and marinades

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

12g

Fat

Chinese-Style Honey Garlic Chili Sauce is a popular sauce used in Chinese cuisine. It is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, making it perfect for adding flavor to stir-fries, grilled meats, or vegetables. This sauce is easy to make and can be kept refrigerated to be used for up to a week. The recipe is tailored to make a sauce with a thicker consistency that can be used as a marinade as well. The use of honey as a sweetener in this recipe makes the sauce healthier compared to regular white sugar-based sauces. Make this savory and fragrant sauce at home and experience Chinese food minus the takeout hassle.

Instructions

1.	In a small saucepan over medium heat, sauté the chopped garlic and red pepper flakes in oil until fragrant.
2.	Add honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water to the pan and bring to a simmer.
3.	Whisk cornstarch with a few tablespoons of water until mixed, then add to the saucepan.
4.	Stir continuously as the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
5.	Remove from heat and let the sauce cool, then transfer to a jar or container and refrigerate until ready to use.

PROS

Chinese-Style Honey Garlic Chili Sauce is versatile, and can be used as a marinade or to add flavor to stir-fries, grilled meats, and vegetables.

It has a combination of sweet and spicy notes, making it a crowd-pleaser among different palates.

CONS

The sauce is high in sugar due to the honey content, and sodium due to the soy sauce.

It should be used in moderation, especially for those with health concerns related to sugar and sodium intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The garlic in the recipe has been linked to reducing inflammation, supporting heart health, and boosting the immune system.
The honey contains antioxidants and may have antibacterial properties.
The peppers in the red pepper flakes have capsaicin, which has been linked to aiding in pain relief, and metabolism boosting.

	2 tablespoons oil
	3 garlic cloves , chopped
	1/2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
	1/3 cup honey
	2 teaspoons soy sauce
	2 teaspoons rice vinegar
	1/4 - 1/2 cup water
	2 teaspoons cornstarch