Description
This irresistible honey chicken recipe delivers an incredible blend of sweet and savory flavors. It’s a simple, family-friendly dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper.
- Add chicken to the marinade and coat well. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the skillet. Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water and add to the skillet with remaining marinade. Stir until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss in the thickened sauce until well-coated. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 30 minutes.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- This dish pairs well with rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- Chicken breasts cook faster than thighs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: N/A