Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet and savory dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a flavorful sauce made from honey, garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of ginger. The chicken is pan-seared until golden and then coated in a sticky, rich honey garlic glaze, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  
  

• ¼ cup honey
  
  

• ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  
  

• 5-6 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 teaspoons garlic powder)
  
  

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  
  

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
  
  

• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  
  

• Salt and black pepper, to taste
  
  

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  
  

• ¼ cup water (for cornstarch slurry)
  
  

• Sesame seeds (for garnish)
  
  

• Fresh green onions (for garnish)
  
  

Directions

1. Season chicken breasts or thighs with salt and pepper.
   
   

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown but not fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
   
   

3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
   
   

4. Add honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir and bring to a simmer.
   
   

5. Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).
   
   

6. (Optional) Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry, add to skillet, and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
   
   

7. Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve hot.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving in grams)

• Calories: 400 kcal
  
  

• Sugar: 20 g
  
  

• Sodium: 800 mg
  
  

• Fat: 13 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 34 g
  
  

• Fiber: 0.5 g
  
  

• Protein: 35 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 85 mg