Honey Garlic Chicken: Easy and Flavorful Weeknight Delight
Discover the perfect weeknight meal with this Honey Garlic Chicken recipe that is both easy to make and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Pour the honey mixture over the chicken, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until sauce is glossy.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, weeknight meal, easy chicken recipe