Description
Honey garlic chicken is a delightful weeknight dinner that combines sweet honey and savory garlic in a sticky glaze. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, making it perfect for serving over rice or alongside fresh vegetables. With its mouthwatering aroma and impressive flavor, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Mince the garlic finely.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes), flipping halfway through.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat. Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or with steamed vegetables, garnishing with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for extra flavor. - Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different twist. - Add chili flakes for heat or bell peppers for added nutrition.