Description
Enjoy the savory-sweet flavors of homemade Honey Garlic Chicken Jerky. This Asian-inspired snack is tender, flavorful, and packed with protein, making it a perfect on-the-go option.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Jerky:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
Marinade:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Place the thinly sliced chicken in a large zip-top bag or shallow container. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken, coat well, seal, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Prepare for Dehydrating: Preheat oven to 175°F (80°C) or use a food dehydrator. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
- Dehydrate Chicken: Arrange marinated chicken strips on the rack in a single layer, pat dry with paper towels. Bake for 3-4 hours, flipping halfway, until dry and chewy.
- Storage: Cool jerky completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Slice chicken thinly for even drying, freezing for 30 minutes before slicing helps.
- Store jerky in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Dehydrating
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
