Easy Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick skillet recipe made with tender chicken and a sweet garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Cooked rice optional, for serving
- Sliced green onions optional
- Sesame seeds optional
- Chopped peanuts optional
- Lime wedges optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the cubed chicken lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned on one side.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Flip the chicken pieces and pour the sauce into the skillet.
- Toss well to coat and cook for another 4–5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
- Serve the Honey Garlic Chicken over rice and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, peanuts, and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
- Serve with steamed broccoli or stir-fried vegetables
- Add grated ginger for extra depth
- Use quinoa or cauliflower rice as a low-carb option