Description
A simple and flavorful honey garlic chicken recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Sweet, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 3 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken fillets if preferred.
- Adjust honey and soy sauce to taste.
- For extra crispiness, pat the chicken dry before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, easy chicken recipe, quick dinner