Description
Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will quickly become a family favorite. This easy recipe combines tender chicken thighs or breasts with a rich honey garlic glaze, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just 25 minutes, you can create a satisfying dish that impresses everyone at the dinner table. Serve it over rice or noodles and garnish with fresh green onions for an even more delicious experience.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs or breasts
- Honey
- Minced garlic
- Soy sauce
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Ginger (optional)
- Cornstarch (for thickening, optional)
- Green onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger if using.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg