Description
Honey garlic chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This quick and easy recipe features succulent chicken breasts glazed in a sticky honey-garlic sauce, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it alongside rice, noodles, or vibrant vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until combined. Add chicken breasts to the marinade and coat evenly. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken breasts and sear for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove chicken from the skillet; cover with foil to keep warm. Pour remaining marinade into the skillet and simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating with the glaze. Serve topped with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, include colorful vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas. - Feel free to substitute shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently in a skillet.