Description
Honey Garlic Chicken brings savory sweetness right to your dinner table with minimal effort. Grab some chicken, whip up a quick marinade, and watch your family devour this simple yet flavor-packed meal in minutes.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast
Main Flavoring Ingredients:
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together ¼ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
- Drop your chicken pieces into the marinade, ensuring each chunk gets fully coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to absorb maximum flavor.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and pour in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Allow the oil to warm for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer marinated chicken directly into the hot skillet, spreading pieces evenly across the surface.
- Cook your chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure each piece browns evenly and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove skillet from heat and let chicken rest for 1-2 minutes to lock in juices before serving.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken longer (up to 4 hours) intensifies the flavor and helps tenderize the meat.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Ensure the pan is hot before adding chicken to get a nice golden-brown exterior that seals in juices.
- Chop fresh green onions or sesame seeds as a garnish to add extra texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 201 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 684 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg