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15-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken on a plate

15 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken


  • Author: Ava Everett
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 34 servings 1x

Description

This 15 minute honey garlic chicken is quick, flavorful, and made with pantry staples. A go-to dinner that comes together in one pan with sweet, savory, and garlicky goodness — perfect for lazy weeknights.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice (optional)
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into even bite-sized pieces and pat dry. Season with black pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, and vinegar or lemon juice.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4–6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  4. Pour sauce into the pan and stir to coat. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  5. (Optional) Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the skillet. Cook another 1–2 minutes until thickened.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve warm over rice, noodles, or salad.

Notes

This recipe is meal-prep friendly and works with chicken thighs too. To save time, prep the sauce in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Leftovers make great wraps or rice bowls the next day.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ~1 cup (depending on sides)
  • Calories: ~310 per serving
  • Sugar: ~14g
  • Fat: ~10g
  • Carbohydrates: ~24g
  • Fiber: ~0.5g
  • Protein: ~30g
  • Cholesterol: ~75mg