Description
This honey soy chicken is a quick and easy recipe that yields juicy, flavorful chicken in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Add marinated chicken pieces to the skillet and sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Flip occasionally to cook evenly, ensuring the insides are juicy and tender.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve hot as an appetizer or alongside rice for a fulfilling meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg