Discover an easy dinner solution with this Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe. It’s a quick chicken dinner that pairs well with rice or veggies, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights while delivering incredible flavor to your table.
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Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet and savory dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a flavorful sauce made from honey, garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of ginger. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. The chicken is pan-seared until golden and then coated in a sticky, rich honey garlic glaze. Serve it with rice and veggies for a complete, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs or breasts
- Honey
- Garlic (minced)
- Soy sauce
- Olive oil
- Ginger (optional)
- Cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- Salt and pepper
- Green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger.
- Remove chicken from the pan and add the honey garlic mixture.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then return the chicken to the pan to coat in sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and serve warm.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce. You can also bake the chicken for a hands-off version, or use chicken thighs for a juicier result.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g