15-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken
15-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful dinner made with chicken breast, honey, garlic, and soy sauce.
Ingredients
Honey Garlic Chicken
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
For Serving (Optional)
- Brown rice or white rice
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped peanuts
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Add the chicken cubes to the hot skillet.
- Cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until golden brown on one side.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Turn the chicken pieces over.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet.
- Toss the chicken to coat evenly.
- Continue cooking for 4–5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from the heat.
- Serve immediately over rice if desired.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Notes
- Low-sodium soy sauce helps control saltiness.
- Honey naturally thickens the sauce as it cooks.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts.
- Fresh lime juice adds brightness and balance.