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Honey Garlic Chicken

Sweet and Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken in Just 30 Minutes

This Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick, delicious meal ready in 30 minutes, featuring a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey Can substitute with agave nectar.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use low-sodium or gluten-free tamari.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Can use garlic powder as a substitute.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Do not substitute.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Rinse and dry the chicken breasts thoroughly, then cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
  4. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet in a single layer and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the browned chicken and stir gently.
  6. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Adjust seasonings if needed and serve the chicken over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overcrowding the skillet while cooking and monitor the sauce thickness during simmering.

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