Description
A delicious and easy-to-make honey garlic chicken recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken cooked in a sweet and savory sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (optional for thickening)
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken: Season and cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Make sauce: Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and black pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Thicken sauce: If desired, add cornstarch mixture and simmer until thickened.
- Finish dish: Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and cook for additional 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
- Chicken thighs result in a juicier dish, while chicken breasts offer a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
