Honey Garlic Chicken
A delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Thighs
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 4–5 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Drizzle of oil (olive or avocado)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting the thighs dry and seasoning them with salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Make the sauce by mixing honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Combine the browned chicken with the sauce in the skillet and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Thicken the sauce if desired by removing the chicken and letting the sauce bubble for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve the chicken over rice or salad with any extra sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute chicken with firm tofu. You can also add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Easy Dinner, Chicken Recipe, Asian Cuisine, Weeknight Meal