Honey Garlic Chicken (30-Min Version)
Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious honey-garlic glaze. In just 30 minutes, this versatile recipe transforms simple ingredients into an impressive meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. The delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it alongside rice or veggies for a complete and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 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
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Add chicken to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of cooking oil.
- Cook the marinated chicken in the skillet until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side, spooning marinade over while cooking.
- When cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F), add any remaining marinade to the skillet and simmer until thickened.
- Serve hot with rice or vegetables and drizzle with extra sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, let the chicken marinate longer if possible. You can also add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers during cooking for added nutrition or swap honey for maple syrup for a different twist.