Honey Chicken
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Honey Chicken
Description
This Honey Chicken recipe uses boneless chicken breast (or thighs) cut into bite-sized chunks, seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then coated in cornstarch to create a slightly crispy exterior when cooked. The chicken is pan-fried in olive oil until cooked through and lightly browned.
Butter, minced garlic, honey, fresh lemon juice, and soy sauce are added to the pan to create a sticky, flavorful glaze that coats the chicken, blending sweet, savory, and citrus notes. Cooking the sauce with the chicken allows the flavors to meld and thicken into a shiny coating.
The finished dish is sprinkled with chopped fresh oregano or Italian parsley, adding a fresh herbal note. This honey chicken can be served hot with sides like rice or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- oregano chopped for garnish, or Italian parsley, fresh
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken into bite-size pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place the cornstarch in a bowl and toss the chicken in cornstarch and coat well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Cook chicken for 8-10 minutes.
- Add butter, garlic, honey, lemon juice, and soy sauce in the pan. Let cook and thicken for about 5 minutes. * If you want a thicker sauce, you may remove the chicken from the pan and cook the sauce for 5 minutes and then add the chicken and toss together.
- Sprinkle with fresh oregano or parsley and serve. May drizzle with more honey when serving.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs cut to bite-size pieces for even cooking.
- Cornstarch helps develop a slightly crispy coating that adheres to the honey glaze; flour can be substituted if preferred.
- For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and regular runny honey.
- Garlic powder can be replaced with garlic salt if you omit the added salt from the seasoning.
- Choose regular soy sauce or gluten-free tamari according to dietary needs.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1123mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 685mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 404IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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