30 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken
Savor the delightful blend of sweet and savory with this 30 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken. Tender chicken coated in a luscious honey garlic sauce creates an irresistible dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. In just half an hour, you can serve up a flavorful meal that pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or fresh salad. Let the enchanting aroma fill your kitchen as you whip up this crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add diced chicken. Cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the honey garlic sauce and stir to coat the chicken. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor absorption. For added spice, incorporate sriracha into the sauce or sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.