Honey Garlic Chicken
300kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound chicken thighs boneless and skinless
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium if preferred
- 3 cloves garlic freshly minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced, optional
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for sautéing
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
- 2 tablespoons water optional, to mix with cornstarch
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional
Method
Instructions
- Whisk the sauce ingredients by combining honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and if you like, minced ginger in a small bowl. Set it aside to let the flavors meld.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken by adding it to the skillet and sautéing for about 5–7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and stir well.
- Simmer the sauce for about 2–3 minutes to thicken.
- Garnish the dish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
- Serve hot over fluffy rice or alongside steamed veggies.
Nutrition
Serving1servingCalories300kcalCarbohydrates18gProtein25gFat15gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat10gCholesterol100mgSodium600mgPotassium400mgFiber1gSugar10gVitamin A5IUVitamin C2mgCalcium20mgIron2mg
Notes
For the best flavor, always use freshly minced garlic. Prevent dryness by cooking chicken just until no longer pink. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water before adding to the skillet.