Description
An incredible honey garlic chicken recipe featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory glaze. This dish is quick, easy, and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for a stronger flavor.
- Adjust honey quantity to your sweetness preference.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain juices.
- Marinate chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking for extra flavor.
- For a spicy version, add red pepper flakes or Sriracha.
- Add lemon or lime zest for a citrusy flavor.
- Substitute shrimp or tofu for chicken for variations.
- To make gluten-free, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg