Description
This Irresistible Honey Chicken recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. It’s a quick and easy dish perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a luscious honey glaze, creating a dish that’s both comforting and exotic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and coat them thoroughly. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the marinated chicken pieces to the skillet, spaced out. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet. Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and add it to the remaining marinade in the skillet. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss it in the thickened sauce until well-coated. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- Using fresh garlic and ginger enhances the flavor.
- Marinating the chicken the night before saves time.
- Add a splash of vinegar to the sauce for a tangy kick if it’s too sweet.
- A pinch of red pepper flakes or sriracha can add a delightful heat.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or sliced red chili for added flavor and color.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute regular soy sauce with gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- Chicken breasts cook faster than thighs.
- This marinade also works well with pork or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg