Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
– Chopped green onions (for garnish)
– Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, cornstarch, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) until well combined. Set aside.
2. Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
3. Add the Sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat all the pieces evenly.
4. Thicken the Sauce: Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. The sauce will thicken as it cooks.
5. Finish with Sesame Oil: If using, drizzle sesame oil over the chicken for added flavor. Stir to combine.
6. Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
7. Serve: Transfer the Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken to a serving platter.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 28g