Description
Honey Garlic Chicken is a simple, yet flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. It’s quick to make, deliciously sticky, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Rice or vegetables, for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until it thickens slightly and becomes syrupy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken, until the chicken is glazed and heated through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a serving plate. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve the Honey Garlic Chicken over rice or alongside vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer a bit longer to reduce.
- Serve with steamed broccoli or sautéed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
