Honey Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
366 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Honey Garlic Chicken
Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe involves coating chicken pieces in cornstarch seasoned with salt and pepper, then pan-frying them until crisp and cooked through. The sauce is a blend of honey, soy sauce, water, garlic, and fresh ginger, which is simmered to thicken and then combined with the chicken for a sticky, flavorful coating.
The finished dish offers a contrast of textures: a slight crispiness on the chicken's surface with a tender interior, complemented by a sweet and aromatic sauce. The garlic and ginger provide depth, while honey balances the savory elements.
Serving suggestions include garnishing with chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds for added texture and color, and presenting the dish atop plain rice to absorb the flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast about 4 breasts, cut into bite sized pieces, boneless skinless
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds optional garnish, toasted
Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Combine cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 4-5 minutes or until browned. Flip and cook an additional 3-5 minutes or until cooked through.
- While chicken is cooking, combine sauce ingredients.
- Add garlic to the chicken and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove chicken and place in a bowl. Set aside.
- Add sauce and bring to a simmer while whisking. Reduce heat to low, add chicken back to the pan and simmer about 3 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and serve over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1283mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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