Description
Tender chicken chunks glazed with a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce, perfect for a quick, restaurant-quality meal. Ready in 30 minutes with one-pan convenience, this Asian-inspired dish balances sticky sweetness with umami depth.
Ingredients
Chicken breasts, boneless skinless (1.5 pounds, cut into 1.5-inch cubes)
Raw honey (1/3 cup)
Fresh garlic cloves (8 cloves, minced)
Low-sodium soy sauce (1/4 cup)
Rice vinegar (2 tablespoons)
Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
Olive oil or vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
Cornstarch (1.5 teaspoons, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water)
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken until golden (4-5 minutes per side)
Stir in soy sauce, honey, garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil; reduce heat to medium
Bring to a simmer and cook 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through
Spoon cornstarch slurry into skillet, stirring until sauce thickens (2-3 minutes)
Transfer chicken to a platter and drizzle remaining sauce over the top
Notes
Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for optimal moisture
Low-sodium soy sauce prevents excessive salt if using regular soy
White vinegar can substitute rice vinegar if unavailable
Add 1/2 cup seedless grapes for a tangy twist
Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days
Serving suggestion: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 85mg