Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the savory tang of garlic. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this Asian-inspired chicken is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Other:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, water, vinegar, garlic, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken on both sides until golden brown and cooked through.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, pour sauce over chicken, simmer and baste until sauce slightly reduces.
- Thicken (Optional): If desired, stir in cornstarch dissolved in water to thicken the sauce. Cook until thickened.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- This recipe also works well with chicken wings or drumsticks.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
