Honey Garlic Chicken
A simple and flavorful dish combining sweet honey and savory garlic in a delightful sauce that complements tender chicken.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/3 cup Honey
- 4 cloves Minced garlic Use fresh for better flavor.
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For cooking.
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Optional.
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Optional for thickening the sauce.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions Optional for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken pieces for 6-8 minutes on each side until browned and fully cooked.
- In a small bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger (if using) to prepare the sauce.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and pour the honey garlic mixture into the pan.
- Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the pan and ensure it is well-coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for deeper flavor and use fresh garlic for best results. Adjust sauce sweetness and thickness to your preference.