Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Honey Garlic Chicken, a quick and easy recipe that combines sweet and savory elements into a scrumptious dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this delightful meal features tender chicken enveloped in a rich honey garlic glaze. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe is a go-to for families looking to impress without the hassle. Serve it over rice, with steamed vegetables, or toss it with noodles for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs or breasts
- Olive oil
- Honey
- Garlic (minced)
- Soy sauce
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: Ginger
- Optional: cornstarch (for thickening)
- Optional: green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and optional ginger.
- Remove chicken from skillet; pour sauce mixture into the same pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat in the sauce thoroughly.
- Garnish with green onions if desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg