Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken has tender, juicy chicken cooked in a flavorful sauce! It's a quick, easy and delicious meal for any night of the week!
Servings: 6
Calories: 244kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts cut into 1" cubes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vinegar white, apple cider or rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
Instructions
- Pour the vegetable oil in a large skillet and turn the burner on medium-high heat.
- Season the cubed chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the hot pan.
- Cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes, or until browned on the outsides of the chicken, stirring once or twice. (They will not be cooked through at this point).
- Remove the chicken from the pan, cover with foil and set aside.
- Turn the burner down to medium heat.
- Add the butter and garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the honey, water, vinegar and crushed red pepper. Let it cook for 8-10 minutes, or until it begins to thicken.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and cook until the center of the chicken pieces reach 165°F, stirring frequently.
- Serve over a bed of rice, if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and additional crushed red pepper, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 212mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.5mg