Description
A simple and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the savory notes of garlic, perfect for a quick meal or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir into the simmering sauce and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve the chicken over cooked rice, garnished with green onions.
Notes
Experiment with vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas to add nutritional value. For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg