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This chicken is absolutely something else... something amazing! Honey Garlic Chicken is juicy and golden, with a savory flavor enhanced with aromatic garlic. The glaze is sticky, sweet, and packed with umami. This is an extraordinarily simple dish that makes everyone so, so happy to eat! Honey Garlic Chicken — it's just that easy.
This chicken is absolutely something else... something amazing! Honey Garlic Chicken is juicy and golden, with a savory flavor enhanced with aromatic garlic. The glaze is sticky, sweet, and packed with umami. This is an extraordinarily simple dish that makes everyone so, so happy to eat! Honey Garlic Chicken — it's just that easy.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into small cubes
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Optional, for serving:
- brown rice to taste, cooked and hot
- green onions to taste, sliced
- sesame seeds to taste
- nuts to taste, such as walnuts or peanuts, chopped
- lime wedges to taste
Directions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.
- Lightly season the chicken pieces with the salt and the pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until they are browned on one side, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a small bowl, add the honey, the soy sauce, the garlic, and the red pepper flakes and whisk until well-combined.
- Add the glaze mixture to the pan and toss to coat the chicken pieces.
- Cook the chicken pieces, while stirring occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes.
- Plate the chicken over the rice.
- Serve topped with the green onions, the sesame seeds, the nuts, and the lime wedges.
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