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Honey Garlic Chicken

Sweet and Savory Honey Garlic Chicken in Just 25 Minutes

This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is quick, easy, and packed with sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken breasts or thighs Thighs are juicier, breasts are leaner.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey Sweet ingredient for flavor.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or Tamari Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can be omitted for a lighter version.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for spice.
For the Broth
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth or Water To adjust sauce consistency.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Seasonal Vegetables Optional; e.g., broccoli, bell peppers.

Equipment

  • Large Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces, about 5 minutes.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large pan over medium-high heat, add oil, and cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden-brown.
  3. Sauté the Garlic: In the same pan, lower the heat and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Create the Sauce: Pour in honey and soy sauce (or tamari), add red pepper flakes, and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return chicken to the pan, coat well, and cook for 3-5 minutes until fully cooked.
  6. Adjust the Sauce Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add chicken broth or water, and simmer for another minute.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot over rice, noodles, or alongside vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh garlic and avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking the chicken.

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