Honey Garlic Chicken
This sweet, savory, sticky Honey Garlic Chicken is the ultimate one-pan comfort meal — perfect for busy weeknights with big flavor and minimal cleanup.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then pound to an even ¾-inch thickness for even cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F).
- Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir well and let it simmer into a glossy glaze.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat well in the glaze. Simmer 2 minutes to absorb flavor.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor. For extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or hot sauce. Great with rice, noodles, or salad!
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 36gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.2mg
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