Description
Honey Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly marries the sweetness of honey with the robust flavor of garlic. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a glossy glaze that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is not only simple to prepare but also visually stunning, making it a go-to favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic to create the marinade.
- Marinate chicken breasts in half of the marinade for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and add remaining marinade and cornstarch mixture to the skillet; simmer until thickened (about 3 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, serve hot over rice or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg