Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe: Easy and Delicious Weeknight Dinner
This Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe is a quick and easy dish that makes for a perfect weeknight dinner. Tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce, it’s sure to please the whole family!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, ground ginger, and black pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in a hot skillet and sear both sides until browned.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or vegetables.
- You can substitute chicken breasts if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg