Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines sweet and savory flavors. Tender chicken is coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce, creating a sticky and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Marinade:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional for Thickening:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Garnish (Optional):
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, ginger, and black pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in a resealable bag, pour half of the marinade over it, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Sear marinated chicken in a skillet for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and golden brown.
- Make Sauce: Simmer reserved marinade in the skillet. Optionally thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Glaze Chicken: Return cooked chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
- You can also bake or slow cook the chicken; adjust cooking times accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
