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Next, it's time to season the chicken. The seasoning mix includes onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, parsley, red pepper flakes, creole seasoning, and a hint of lemon pepper for a zesty finish. Once the chicken is evenly coated with the spices, set it aside for later.
Making the Honey Garlic Sauce
The star of this dish is the honey garlic sauce. In a separate bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, and optional hoisin sauce for extra depth of flavor. To enhance the tanginess, add apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar, depending on what you have on hand. Stir the mixture until well combined, and set it aside as we move to the next step of the cooking process.