Sweet and Savory Honey Garlic Chicken in 20 Minutes

This Honey Garlic Chicken balances sweet and savory flavors for a quick, delicious dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner Ideas

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts if preferred
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
optional cup Flour for dusting

For the Sauce

¼ cup Soy sauce low-sodium if preferred
¼ cup Honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
3 cloves Fresh garlic minced

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil

Equipment

Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Honey Garlic Chicken

Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. Dust with flour if desired.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until sizzles.
Cook chicken thighs in the skillet for 6-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a bowl.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
Serve immediately with optional sides like avocado or cucumber salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve fresh for the best taste! Suitable for meal prep and storing leftovers.

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