Description
Honey Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken is a deliciously sweet and savory dish that elevates any weeknight dinner or special gathering with its rich flavors and golden-brown appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Let it marinate for 5 minutes.
- Coat chicken pieces in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in leftover marinade and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. - Substitute honey with maple syrup for a unique twist. - Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for a colorful, nutritious meal.