Description
15-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken is a fast, flavorful, and satisfying dinner. Cubed chicken breasts are glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce and served over rice for a family-friendly weeknight meal.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil (or canola oil)
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch cubes
Salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Optional toppings:
Brown or white rice
Sliced green onions
Sesame seeds
Chopped peanuts
Lime wedges
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle the cubed chicken lightly with salt and pepper to season. (Keep it gentle since the soy sauce will add sodium.)
- Add the chicken to the skillet and brown on one side for ~3-4 minutes until golden.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl until well combined.
- Flip the chicken pieces in the pan to start cooking the other side. Pour the sauce into the skillet and toss the chicken thoroughly to coat.
- Continue cooking for about 4-5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken pieces are cooked through and the sauce has thickened a little. (If you notice the sauce is still very runny, you can mix 1-3 teaspoons of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and add that slurry in the last 1-2 minutes to thicken the sauce.)
- Once everything is cooked and nicely glazed, serve the chicken over steamed rice (or your chosen side), and top with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, chopped peanuts and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
To thicken the sauce, add a cornstarch slurry in the final minutes.
Make it a meal with rice and steamed vegetables.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 4–5 days and reheat gently with a splash of water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Protein: 54 g