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Sweet & Savory Honey Garlic Chicken

Sweet & Savory Honey Garlic Chicken in Just 30 Minutes!

Indulge in Sweet & Savory Honey Garlic Chicken, a quick, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs or chicken breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
For Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water
For Garnishing
  • Optional Garnishes Sesame seeds and sliced green onions

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by patting the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure they brown beautifully.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  3. In a small bowl, prepare the cornstarch slurry by combining cornstarch with water, whisking until smooth.
  4. Carefully add the chicken thighs to your hot skillet, cooking for about 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Once the chicken is browned, pour the sauce over it and let it simmer for about 3–4 minutes.
  6. Stir in the cornstarch slurry, mixing continuously to thicken the sauce.
  7. Serve the chicken hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Enjoy this enticing Sweet & Savory Honey Garlic Chicken that transforms your weeknight dinners into culinary delights!

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