Description
Sweet Savory Honey Garlic Chicken features tender chicken cooked in a luscious honey garlic sauce that perfectly balances sweetness and savory flavors. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners and loved by both kids and adults, offering a comforting and flavorful meal with minimal effort and cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts, trimmed and patted dry
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey (natural)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (natural)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish
- 2 spring onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs or breasts and pat them dry thoroughly. This step ensures the chicken sears nicely, creating a golden-brown crust that locks in juices.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey (natural), minced garlic, soy sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. Stir in a pinch of the natural gelling agent to help the sauce thicken during cooking.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear each side until golden and slightly crisp, about 4-5 minutes per side depending on thickness.
- Simmer with Sauce: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sliced spring onions and toasted sesame seeds on top just before serving to add freshness and texture. Enjoy your Sweet Savory Honey Garlic Chicken!
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken to ensure even cooking and juiciness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to allow a crisp sear on each piece.
- If sauce is too thin, add a little more natural gelling agent and simmer longer.
- Fresh minced garlic provides better flavor than powdered alternatives.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking for optimal tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, sweet savory chicken, quick chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, gluten free chicken
