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Honey Garlic Chicken


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Sodium

Description

This Honey Garlic Chicken is a flavorful and easy recipe that elevates your weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (diced into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 2 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced or 2 teaspoons minced garlic)
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • Sesame Seeds (optional, for serving)
  • Chopped Green Onions (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Add in the diced chicken and let it cook to brown for about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side of the chicken for 3-4 more minutes until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and cornstarch until combined.
  4. Stir the sauce into the skillet with the chicken and cook for approximately 60-90 seconds until the sauce has thickened and coats the chicken.
  5. Serve warm topped with the green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This dish can be served over rice or noodles.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg