Honey Garlic Sauce Chicken
Honey Garlic Sauce is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that elevates any dish. With its glossy, golden glaze, this sauce transforms tender chicken into a culinary masterpiece. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether used as a marinade, stir-fry sauce, or dipping sauce, its irresistible aroma will have everyone gathering around the table in anticipation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by washing and patting dry, then season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and pour the honey garlic mixture over it.
- Cook on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), flipping halfway through.
- Remove chicken and increase heat to medium-high to thicken the sauce for about 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg