Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering taste of Honey Chicken, where tender chicken pieces are enveloped in a rich, sweet glaze that makes every bite irresistible. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish balances flavors beautifully and can easily impress family and friends. Serve it over rice or alongside veggies for a complete meal that promises to warm hearts and satisfy appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes).
- Remove chicken from the skillet; pour remaining marinade into the hot skillet and simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Toss seared chicken back into the thickened sauce for an irresistible glaze.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg