Honey Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Inactive Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
368 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian, Asian-American Fusion
Honey Garlic Chicken
Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken begins with chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces and marinated with sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch, developing initial flavor and tenderness. The honey garlic sauce blends honey, soy sauce, water, rice wine vinegar, garlic, and white pepper, thickened with cornstarch to a sticky consistency. Cooking starts by sautéing the chicken in unsalted butter until lightly browned, preserving moisture and creating a golden surface. Pouring the sauce over the chicken and simmering allows it to thicken and clings to the chicken. The dish finishes with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion to bring subtle nutty and fresh qualities. This approach results in flavorful, tender chicken with a glossy, balanced sauce that complements steamed rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
marinated chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 garlic minced, 1 clove
honey-garlic sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 garlic minced cloves
rest of dish
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
Instructions
marinated chicken
- Place chicken into a large bowl and add remaining chicken marinade ingredients.
- Stir together until evenly combined. Allow mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
honey-garlic sauce
- Stir together all sauce ingredients. Set aside
cooking and assembly
- Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and melt butter.
- Add chicken and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Pour sauce over chicken, lower heat to medium and stir together. Simmer mixture for 4 to 5 minutes or until sauce thickens enough to coat chicken.
- Remove from heat and top with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared up to 2 days ahead, stored sealed in the refrigerator, then reheated gently on the stove, thinning the sauce with water if needed.
- Alternatively, you can prep all ingredients in advance—chopping, mincing, and measuring—to reduce cooking time on the day of serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 246IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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