Description
A delightful and easy skillet dish that combines savory chicken with a sweet honey glaze and tender Brussels sprouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts (halved)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (use low sodium if preferred)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Wash and slice Brussels sprouts in half and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and ginger.
- Make the Honey-Garlic Sauce: Mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
- Sauté the Brussels Sprouts: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add Brussels sprouts, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour in the honey-garlic sauce and let it simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, top with toasted sesame seeds or peanuts. Adjust the sauce sweetness to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, honey-garlic, Brussels sprouts, skillet meal, quick dinner