Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that harmoniously blends sweet and savory flavors to create a mouthwatering experience. With tender, juicy chicken enveloped in a glossy honey-garlic glaze, this recipe transforms an ordinary meal into a culinary celebration. Perfect for any occasion, it’s simple enough for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for guests. Serve it with rice or vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or dish and pour marinade over; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat; add oil if using a skillet.
- Remove chicken from marinade (reserve the marinade) and cook on the grill/skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Pour reserved marinade into a saucepan; bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Drizzle warm glaze over chicken and serve with steamed rice or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg