Description
A deliciously simple honey-glazed chicken recipe that’s both sweet and savory! This dish features tender chicken coated in a rich honey-soy sauce with a touch of garlic and a hint of spice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, served over rice or with roasted veggies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces) 🍗
- 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- 3 tbsp honey 🍯
- 2 tbsp soy sauce 🌿
- 1 tsp minced garlic 🧄
- ½ tsp ground ginger ✨
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for spice) 🌶️
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- Sesame seeds & chopped green onions for garnish 🌱
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, add honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce, stirring continuously.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Simmer for another 2 minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over rice or with your favorite side dish!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired