Description
Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, creating a perfect meal for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken breasts marinated in a luscious honey garlic sauce, then seared to perfection for a golden crust. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or an entertaining night with friends, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and cornstarch until smooth. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sear each side until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Create your sauce: Remove chicken from the skillet. Add leftover marinade and water if needed; simmer while whisking until thickened.
- Toss it all together: Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional few minutes until heated through.
- Garnish & serve: Plate your honey garlic chicken and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve hot with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg