Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with a crunchy texture.
Ingredients
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- ⅔ cup honey
- ⅓ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup corn starch
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Instructions
- Whisk together sauce: honey, chicken broth, soy sauce, garlic, 1 tablespoon corn starch, vinegar, salt, and pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
- Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and slice in half the long way, to form two thin chicken breast pieces (see video for clarification).
- Place ¼ cup corn starch in a shallow dish and season lightly with salt and pepper. Lightly coat both sides of chicken in corn starch and shake off any excess. (You can skip this step, but it does give the chicken a nice crust).
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, just until starting to brown. You may have to do this in two batches, depending on the size of your pan. If there is much oil left, drain before continuing with the recipe.
- Remove chicken from pan and add sauce, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to remove any browned bits.
- Add chicken back to the pan, stirring constantly until thickened and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Check the largest pieces of chicken with a meat thermometer to ensure they are 165 degrees F.
- Serve.
Notes
- For more heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg