15 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken
15 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful dinner made with tender chicken, honey, soy sauce, and garlic.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch cubes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Cooked brown or white rice for serving (optional)
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped peanuts for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the cubed chicken lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned on one side.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Turn the chicken pieces over and pour the sauce into the skillet.
- Toss well to coat all the chicken pieces evenly.
- Continue cooking for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
- Garnish your 15 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken with green onions, sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice if desired.
- Serve over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Serve with jasmine rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice.
- Add steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- A sprinkle of sesame seeds enhances both flavor and presentation.
- Fresh lime juice brightens the sweet and savory sauce.