Honey Garlic Chicken

Name: Honey Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 5 tbsp honey; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 16 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 green onions, sliced; 2 tsp sesame seeds

Succulent chicken glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that is utterly craveable. A trendy Asian-American dish that combines caramelized garlic with floral honey for the perfect balance.

30 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
5 tbsp honey
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
16 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 green onions, sliced
2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1.5 lbs cut into bite-sized pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes until no longer pink. Remove and set aside.
2

In the same wok, add 16 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic becomes golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn.
3

In a small bowl, whisk together 5 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
4

Pour the sauce into the wok with the garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until it starts to caramelize and thicken.
5

Return chicken to the wok and toss until completely coated in the glaze. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
6

Drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil. Top with 2 sliced green onions and 2 tsp sesame seeds.
7

Serve immediately over rice.

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Questions

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Honey Garlic Chicken?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Honey Garlic Chicken uses 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces.

Is Honey Garlic Chicken spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Honey Garlic Chicken comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the chili flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Honey Garlic Chicken gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Honey Garlic Chicken is 3 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Honey Garlic Chicken contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp sesame oil and 2 tsp sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Honey Garlic Chicken?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 32 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 680 mg sodium.

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