Description
Honey Garlic Chicken is the perfect weeknight dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece. With tender chicken glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, this recipe will impress your family and friends alike. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy way to create a restaurant-quality meal at home that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 680g)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup pure honey (113g)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (80ml)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (30ml)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (16g)
- 1/4 cup water (60ml)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2. Sear the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 3. Prepare the Sauce: Pour leftover marinade into the skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping any brown bits from the pan.
- 4. Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Add to the simmering sauce and stir until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- 5. Serve: Plate chicken over rice or veggies, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg