Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken stands out with its flavorful honey-garlic glaze that coats juicy chicken perfectly. It’s a simple, quick dinner option that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until browned.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger to make the sauce.
- Remove the chicken and pour the honey garlic mixture into the skillet to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it in the glaze.
- Serve warm with a garnish of chopped green onions.
Notes
Let the seasoned chicken rest for a few minutes before cooking for better flavor.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through at 165°F.
For a thicker glaze, mix cornstarch with cold water before adding it to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg