Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is a delightful Asian-inspired dish that balances sweet and savory flavors perfectly. Tender chicken pieces are cooked in a sticky honey garlic sauce, creating a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
For Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken pieces.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken until golden and nearly cooked. Set aside.
- Cook the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer.
- Finish cooking: Return chicken to the skillet and cook until fully done, coating in the sauce.
- Thicken the sauce: Optionally, add cornstarch slurry for a thicker sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
- You can use chicken thighs for juicier results or double the sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with sauce
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
