Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and easy dinner recipe.
Ingredients
For the Honey Garlic Chicken
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small cubes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Optional Serving Suggestions
- Brown rice
- White rice
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped peanuts
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Add the chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned on one side.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Turn the chicken pieces over.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet.
- Toss the chicken until evenly coated.
- Continue cooking for 4–5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Remove from heat.
- Serve the Honey Garlic Chicken over rice.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice if desired.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Great for meal prep lunches.
- Low-sodium soy sauce helps control overall saltiness.