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Plate of honey garlic chicken garnished with herbs and served with rice.

Honey Garlic Chicken

This honey garlic chicken is a quick, easy weeknight dinner with a glossy sweet-savory sauce that appeals to both kids and adults.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–8 oz each)
  • 1/2 cup honey substitute: maple syrup or agave for a different sweetness profile
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium recommended; tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger for brighter flavor
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil vegetable oil or avocado oil works for higher smoke point
For serving
  • Rice or fresh vegetables for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl combine the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, a pinch of salt, and several grinds of black pepper to whisk the sauce. Set it aside.
  2. Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the hot skillet and cook without moving until the bottom is deeply golden, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Turn the breasts and brown the other side for another 5 to 7 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Pour the honey-garlic mixture over the browned chicken. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce bubble gently, spooning it over the chicken occasionally, until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F), about 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon extra sauce over the sliced chicken and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 700mgSugar: 28g

Notes

Pound breasts to an even thickness for even cooking. For more tang, add rice vinegar or lemon juice in the sauce. Leftovers are great in wraps or tacos.

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