Description
This 15-minute Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick, flavorful stir-fry bursting with sweet and savory notes. Perfect for busy weeknights, the tender chicken cubes are coated in a luscious honey soy glaze and cooked to perfection in a skillet. Serve over rice with optional toppings like green onions, sesame seeds, and lime for a complete, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil (or canola oil)
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes (about 1/2 inch)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Glaze
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, adjust for heat)
For Serving (Optional)
- Brown or white rice
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped peanuts
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Season the chicken: Lightly season the cubed chicken with salt and black pepper to taste. Be cautious with the salt as soy sauce is already salty.
- Brown the chicken: Add the chicken to the skillet and cook, without moving, for about 3-4 minutes until it browns on one side. Then, flip the pieces and cook for another 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Make the glaze: While the chicken cooks, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well combined.
- Combine and cook: Turn the chicken pieces to cook on the other side, then pour the glaze over the chicken in the skillet. Toss or stir to coat evenly. Continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Remove from heat. Serve the chicken over steamed rice, garnished with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness.
- Make sure not to overcook the small chicken cubes to keep them tender.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables for a more complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
