Description
This 15-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a sweet and savory glaze. Perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil (or canola oil)
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes (about 1/2 inch)
- Salt and black pepper
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, adjust for heat)
For serving (optional):
- Brown or white rice
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped peanuts
- Lime wedges to squeeze over chicken
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken: Lightly season the cubed chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and brown on one side.
- Make glaze: Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Cook chicken: Turn chicken pieces over, add the sauce to the pan, and toss to coat. Cook until chicken is done.
- Serve: Serve with rice and top with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime juice.
Notes
- Thickening: If the sauce is too thin, add a cornstarch slurry. Double the sauce for extra flavor.
- Serving suggestions: Pair with rice and vegetables or alternative grains like quinoa or cauliflower rice.
- Leftovers: Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Reheat with the sauce for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
