Honey Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
266 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Honey Chicken Recipe
Description
The Honey Chicken Recipe features chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces, seasoned with garlic salt and paprika, then cooked lightly until browned. A sauce of honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and paprika is added along with chopped broccoli, cooking until the chicken is fully done and the sauce thickens. The sweet and savory sauce coats the tender chicken and crisp-tender broccoli, providing a balanced flavor with a touch of spice from the red pepper flakes. The use of olive oil and simple spices keeps the dish straightforward yet satisfying.
The finished honey chicken pairs well with white or brown rice, which helps soak up the flavorful sauce. The broccoli adds freshness and a slight crunch, contrasting with the tender chicken pieces. This makes for a well-rounded meal that is easy to prepare on a weeknight or for casual dinners.
For convenience, the chicken and sauce ingredients can be prepared ahead and stored separately in airtight containers. The components keep well in the fridge for 1-2 days or frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to cook, combine and cook fresh for best texture and flavor. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days and reheated in a skillet, oven, slow cooker, or microwave, maintaining the dish's moisture and taste.
Ingredients
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt with parsley flakes
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- 2 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and season with some garlic salt & paprika
- In a bowl, whisk together your honey, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, paprika, and garlic salt.
- Cook chicken in hot oil and stir until lightly brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in honey mixture and chopped broccoli and continue to cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink and sauce has thickened. Serve over white or brown rice and ENJOY!
Notes
- Prepare chicken pieces and sauce components in advance, storing separately in airtight containers to save time.
- Refrigerate prepared ingredients for up to 1-2 days or freeze for up to 3 months; thaw frozen ingredients in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
- Store cooked leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheat gently in a skillet, oven, slow cooker, or microwave to preserve texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 873mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 356IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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