Description
Honey Chicken is a delicious dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey sauce. With garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of seasoning, this easy recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thicker sauce)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Prepare sauce: Add honey, soy sauce, and ketchup to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Thicken sauce: If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve warm over rice or noodles.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of rice vinegar. This dish pairs well with steamed rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: honey chicken, sweet and savory chicken, easy chicken dinner, honey garlic chicken