Description
A quick and easy honey garlic chicken dish that marries the sweetness of honey with savory soy sauce and garlic for a mouthwatering meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer; be sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Pour this mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to medium and let everything simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the honey garlic chicken on a plate, drizzling extra sauce from the skillet over the top.
Notes
For added flavor, serve over jasmine rice or quinoa and pair with steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner