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Healthy Honey Garlic Chicken


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  • Author: recipesforcook
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-free option available

Description

A wholesome dish that combines sweet and savory flavors with tender chicken and homemade honey garlic sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken and stir until the chicken is coated and the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust sweetness to taste and consider adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg