Skillet Honey Garlic Chicken
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 servings
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Calories
302 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Skillet Honey Garlic Chicken
Description
This recipe cooks chicken breasts in a skillet until golden, then removes them to make a sauce with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and freshly minced ginger. The sauce is simmered until thick and syrupy, enhancing its flavor concentration. The chicken is returned to the pan and tossed in the sauce to coat and heat through.
The final dish delivers a balance of sweet honey with salty soy, accented by aromatic garlic and spicy ginger notes. The glaze is smooth and sticky, contributing to a tender texture on the chicken.
Skillet Honey Garlic Chicken can be served alongside rice or steamed vegetables to complement its robust sweetness. It makes a quick, flavorful option for a weeknight dinner.
The note on nutrition values indicates estimations but no specific health claims are made.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce lite
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 chicken breast about 6 ounces each, boneless skinless halves
Instructions
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger together until well-combined. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet (10 or 12 inches) over medium heat.
- Add olive oil, and swirl to coat pan.
- Cook chicken until golden brown.
- Flip chicken, and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Continue cooking until chicken reaches 165 F.
- Remove chicken to plate and keep warm.
- Add sauce mixture to now-empty skillet, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- Let sauce simmer, stirring regularly, until it thickens and becomes syrupy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Toss chicken in sauce, and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh minced garlic and ginger for best flavor in the sauce.
- Cook chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure doneness.
- Simmer the sauce until it thickens to a syrupy consistency before tossing with chicken.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the glossy texture and flavor of the honey garlic glaze.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 943mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 482mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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