Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Beast is a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors that promises to bring joy to your dinner table. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are marinated in a honey-garlic sauce, then sautéed to perfection, creating a dish that’s both comforting and impressive. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is sure to leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles to soak up the irresistible glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar.
- Marinate the chicken pieces in the mixture for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove chicken from the pan; add leftover marinade mixed with cornstarch to the skillet and cook until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce; serve hot garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken Breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg