Description
Succulent honey garlic chicken blends sweet and savory flavors from Asian cuisine. Simple ingredients create a quick, delicious meal that satisfies hungry diners with minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken thighs or chicken breasts
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat chicken pieces with salt and black pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot pan, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and red chili flakes in a separate mixing bowl to create a vibrant, glossy sauce.
- Pour the aromatic sauce directly over the seared chicken, ensuring each piece is generously coated.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize and chicken to cook completely through.
- Monitor the sauce’s consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and promote even coating.
- Once chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and sauce has thickened to a sticky glaze, remove from heat.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the chicken for a final burst of color and texture.
- Transfer to serving platter and present immediately while sauce remains warm and glossy.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that maintains the delicious honey garlic flavor profile.
- Add red pepper flakes cautiously to control spice level, ensuring the dish suits different heat tolerances.
- Marinate chicken beforehand in the sauce for deeper flavor penetration and more tender meat texture.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content and make the recipe more heart-healthy for those monitoring sodium intake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg