Description
Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender chicken coated in a sticky honey glaze, ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its delightful aroma and mouthwatering taste, you can serve this dish over rice or alongside vegetables for a wholesome meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs or breasts
- Honey
- Minced garlic
- Soy sauce
- Olive oil
- Optional: Ginger
- Optional: Cornstarch
- Salt
- Pepper
- Green onions
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until browned.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger (if using).
- Remove chicken from the skillet and pour the sauce into the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
- Return chicken to the skillet, tossing in the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve warm with rice or vegetables, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg