Honey garlic chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the savory goodness of garlic. Here’s a simple recipe for making honey garlic chicken:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over them.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or you can refrigerate it for a few hours or overnight for more flavor.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the remaining marinade for later) and place it in the hot pan.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Make the Sauce:
- While the chicken is cooking, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan.
- Bring the marinade to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Combine and Glaze:
- Once the chicken is cooked through, pour the thickened sauce over the chicken in the pan.
- Coat the chicken with the honey garlic sauce, turning the chicken to ensure it’s evenly coated.
- Allow the chicken to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to glaze the chicken.
- Serve:
- Remove the honey garlic chicken from the pan and slice it into pieces.
- Drizzle any remaining sauce over the sliced chicken.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Serve the honey garlic chicken with rice, noodles, or your favorite side dishes. Enjoy your delicious and flavorful meal!
