Description
A delightful combination of honey and garlic, this easy honey garlic chicken is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1/4 cup of soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic (about 3–4 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger (optional for extra flavor)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or any cooking oil you prefer)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnishing
Instructions
- Cut your chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a large bowl.
- Toss the chicken pieces in the bowl with the marinade until fully coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on one side without stirring.
- Flip the chicken pieces to cook evenly, about another 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
Notes
Don’t skip the marinating step for enhanced flavor. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid steaming.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg