Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the savory taste of garlic. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional for thickening)
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer. If a thicker sauce is desired, add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the pieces to coat. Simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- This recipe works well with chicken thighs for extra juiciness, but chicken breasts can be used for a leaner option.
- You can double the sauce if serving over rice or want extra for drizzling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
