Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken bites coated in a sticky, sweet, and garlicky sauce. Perfect for a last-minute weeknight dinner—ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
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- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- For Garnish (Optional):
- Green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken:
- Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine & Simmer:
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir well.
- Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Serve & Enjoy:
- Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Swap honey for maple syrup for a different sweetness.
- Make it spicy with extra red pepper flakes or Sriracha.
- Leftovers? Store in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~290 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
