Description
Sizzling honey garlic chicken delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that dance across your palate. Crispy, caramelized chicken pieces glazed with a rich sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Cooking and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with freshly ground black pepper, allowing the seasoning to rest and penetrate the meat.
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking together golden honey, umami-rich soy sauce, pungent minced garlic, and tangy apple cider vinegar until smooth and well-integrated.
- Warm extra virgin olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, creating a perfect searing environment for the chicken.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the heated skillet, allowing each side to transform into a golden-brown crust, cooking approximately 5-6 minutes per side until the internal temperature signals complete doneness.
- Transfer perfectly cooked chicken to a holding plate, keeping it warm and juicy.
- Utilize the same skillet to unleash the marinade’s full potential, pouring the honey garlic mixture and bringing it to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring periodically to develop rich flavors.
- For a luxuriously thick sauce, optionally whisk cornstarch with water and fold into the simmering liquid, watching it transform into a glossy coating.
- Reunite the chicken with the skillet, tenderly basting each piece with the aromatic sauce, allowing the flavors to meld for an additional 2 minutes.
- Elevate the dish’s presentation by scattering toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped green onions, creating a visually stunning and flavor-packed meal ready to be served immediately.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt intake and make the dish healthier for those watching their sodium levels.
- Swap chicken breasts with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains the delicious honey garlic flavor profile.
- Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking to ensure maximum juice retention and tender meat texture.
- For a gluten-free alternative, replace traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg