Description
This 15-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, creating a delicious meal that pairs perfectly with rice and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil (or canola oil)
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes (about 1/2 inch)
- Salt and black pepper
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, adjust for heat)
For serving (optional):
- Brown or white rice
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped peanuts
- Lime wedges to squeeze over chicken
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly season the cubed chicken with salt and pepper. (Go easy because the soy sauce has plenty of sodium.)
- Add the chicken to the skillet and brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze. Whisk the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes, if using, in a small bowl until well combined.
- Turn the chicken pieces over to begin cooking on the other side. Add the sauce to the pan and toss to coat the chicken pieces. Cook until chicken is cooked through, 4-5 more minutes. (The small pieces cook quickly, which is the point, so be careful not to overcook them.)
- Serve with steamed rice and top with green onions, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.
Notes
- Thickening: If your sauce doesn’t seem thick enough, try adding a quick cornstarch slurry in the last 1-2 minutes. Mix 1-3 teaspoons of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and add it to the pan to help thicken the sauce.
- Some people also double the sauce to make sure they have TONS!
- For serving: To make a complete meal, just add some steamed rice and a veggie. Or serve this over quinoa, cauliflower rice, or a thin noodle.
- Leftovers, once cooled, can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet on the stove until warmed through. (Make sure to store and reheat with the sauce!)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
