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Honey Garlic Chicken
This honey garlic chicken comes together in just 20 minutes and is full of flavor. Serve it with rice and veggies for an easy, satisfying meal!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Laura📖 castironskilletcooking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Dice the chicken into roughly 1-inch cubes and place it in a mixing bowl.
chicken (4 breasts or boneless thighs)2 lbs
2
Add the cornstarch, salt, and pepper to the bowl and toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
cornstarch4 tbspsalt1 tspchicken (4 breasts or boneless thighs)2 lbs
3
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 7–⏱️ 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and golden on the outside.
chicken (4 breasts or boneless thighs)2 lbs
4
Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the skillet and set aside.
chicken (4 breasts or boneless thighs)2 lbs
5
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil along with the minced garlic. Sauté for about ⏱️ 30 seconds, just until the garlic becomes fragrant—don’t let it burn!
garlic (minced)6 cloves
6
Stir in the rice vinegar, honey, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 2–⏱️ 3 minutes, or until it starts to thicken slightly.
rice vinegar3 tbsp
7
Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat it in the sauce. Let it all simmer together for another ⏱️ 5 minutes so the flavors can come together, until the chicken is warmed through.
chicken (4 breasts or boneless thighs)2 lbs
8
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
calories
532 kcal
fat Content
16 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.5 g
sugar Content
35 g
sodium Content
1928 mg
protein Content
51 g
trans Fat Content
0.03 g
cholesterol Content
145 mg
carbohydrate Content
45 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
unsaturated Fat Content
11 g
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