Description
Honey Garlic Chicken with Salad is a deliciously balanced dish combining sweet and savory glazed chicken with a crisp, refreshing salad. This light yet satisfying meal is perfect for lunch or dinner, delivering bold flavor and wholesome nutrition in every bite.
Ingredients
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- For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Salad:
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Marinate in half of the sauce for 15–30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- In a small pan, simmer remaining sauce until thickened (about 3–5 minutes).
- Remove chicken, slice, and drizzle with thickened sauce.
- In a large bowl, toss salad ingredients with olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Serve sliced honey garlic chicken over the fresh salad.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add toasted nuts or seeds to the salad.
- Substitute chicken breasts with thighs for more richness.
- Great for meal prep — store salad and chicken separately until ready to eat.
- Add avocado or quinoa for extra nutrition.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~380 kcal
- Sugar: ~12g
- Sodium: ~500mg
- Fat: ~18g
- Saturated Fat: ~3g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~20g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~32g
- Cholesterol: ~80mg
