Description
Delightful honey chicken brings together sweet Southern charm with fiery Asian-inspired zest in one incredible dish. Crispy golden bites glazed with rich honey and chili sauce promise a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) honey
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Garnish (Optional):
- green onions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat the chicken pieces in the marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours to allow flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding olive oil to create a sizzling surface.
- Carefully transfer marinated chicken to the hot skillet, arranging pieces to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, watching for a golden-brown exterior and ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165F (75C).
- Remove cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
- Pour remaining marinade into the same skillet, bringing the liquid to a rapid boil.
- Reduce heat and allow the sauce to simmer, stirring occasionally until it thickens and becomes glossy, approximately 5 minutes.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece thoroughly with the reduced sauce.
- Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to marry the flavors and reheat the chicken.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with chopped green onions or a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts that are similar in size to ensure even cooking, preventing dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before marinating to help the sauce stick better and create a more caramelized exterior.
- Adjust spice levels by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha for extra heat, or reducing black pepper for a milder version.
- For a gluten-free option, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the savory depth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (up to 2 hours)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg