5.0 from 21 votes
Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Easy honey garlic chicken recipe makes chicken coated in a delicious honey garlic sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 277 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese , American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast in 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves minced
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, chicken stock, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Whisk together the cornstarch, salt, and garlic powder in a medium mixing bowl. Toss the chicken in the cornstarch mixture. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken until it has browned, about 4-6 minutes.
- Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for an additional minute, stirring the entire time.
- Pour the honey sauce into the pan and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the heat and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
347mg
(14%)
Potassium
470mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
134IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 347mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 134IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.