Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful combination of tender chicken coated in a luscious honey-garlic sauce that balances sweet and savory flavors, making it the perfect dish for family dinners or gatherings. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees restaurant-quality results using simple ingredients you likely already have at home. Impress your loved ones with this flavorful dish that captures the essence of comfort food while being incredibly versatile for various occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté chicken pieces until golden brown.
- Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve on a plate, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast piece (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version. Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition.