Description
Savor the mouthwatering blend of sweet and savory in this quick and easy honey garlic chicken recipe, perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Mince the garlic and set aside.
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sear the seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ground ginger. In another small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water until smooth. Mix this with the sauce ingredients.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the sauce over the seared chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly (about five minutes).
- Serve: Transfer to plates and drizzle with remaining sauce from the pan. Pair with rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg