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Honey Garlic Chicken

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Author: Imma Published:4/04/2018Updated:4/05/2021
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Honey Garlic Chicken – juicy and tender chicken soaked in a simple and flavorful lemon honey garlic syrupy sauce that’s going to take you out of this world. You’ll going to love this easy and scrumptious dinner!

Honey Garlic Chicken

This recipe has long been overdue for years. Finally, after racking my brain trying to give you guys the best chicken dishes, I realized I haven’t posted this family favorite quick meal.

Honey Garlic Chicken

And boy, I was so happy how all the pictures turned out just how I wanted them to be. They are simply picture perfect and drool-worthy.

This Honey Garlic Chicken dish will become your new favorite for a couple of reasons. Actually, I could make a long list, but we’ll settle with three big reasons why you should add this to your menu. You’d want this frequently on your table, trust me!

So what are the great things about this chicken dish?

Okay, if you’ve noticed, quick and easy meals are my BFF lately. This one here is certainly at the top of my list as it’ll only take me 30 minutes to make this from start to finish (yep, yep). You’ll never ever think that it’s quick and easy after you get to taste how mighty fine the flavors are in this dish.

Honey Garlic Chicken

The flavors. No need to scour your grocery store with unfamiliar ingredients. This is hands down one of those dishes that uses pantry staple ingredients. Not to mention, it’ll only take few ingredients to come up an out of this world sauce.

Speaking of the sauce, that one there is the STAR of the show. I guarantee you, you’ll want that sauce smothered on almost anything. I finished an entire bowl of rice just with the sauce alone. SSSshhhh. 😉

Honey Garlic Chicken

Golden brown, juicy and tender on the inside bursting with vibrant flavors – what more could you ask for?

You’ll love that bit of tang from the lemon, plus the sweet honey and garlicky flavor coating the protein. Geez!

Honey Garlic Chicken

Nibbling it down to the bone isn’t a crime. So please, go on and help yourself. This Honey Garlic Chicken is certainly one of the well-loved chicken recipes you’ll ever have.

Honey Garlic Chicken

You can always top it with steamed broccoli or similarly shaped veggies for a healthier meal. This one will be one of your go-to family weeknight meals!

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Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey Garlic Chicken – juicy and tender chicken soaked in a simple and flavorful lemon honey garlic syrupy sauce that’s going to take you out of this world. You’ll going to love this easy and scrumptious dinner!
5 from 10 votes
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 45 minutes mins
Total: 50 minutes mins
American
Servings 4 - 5 people

Ingredients

  • 4-5 Boneless chicken thighs (or boneless and skinless breasts works fine, too)
  • 2 teaspoon creole seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon minced, garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice ( plus lemon slices for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
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Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt, and creole seasoning; set aside.
  • Then heat a Cast Iron or skillet over medium high heat; brown chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through about 5-7 minutes per side, turning frequently , if needed for even cooking. Or until chicken turns pink or reached 165 degrees F Set chicken aside.
  • In a small bowl combine honey, soy sauce and lemon. Set aside.
  • Add garlic and ginger to the pan the cast iron quickly stir for about 30 seconds, be careful not to let it burn ,cause it might alter the flavor.
  • Return chicken thighs back to the pan.
  • Quickly pour in honey mixture , continue to cook the chicken for about a minute while the sauce reduces to a thicker consistency , turn chicken around to coat in sauce , turn off the heat, garnish with parsley, if desired and serve immediately with rice and/ or vegetables.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 79kcal (4%)| Carbohydrates: 19g (6%)| Protein: 1g (2%)| Sodium: 506mg (22%)| Potassium: 61mg (2%)| Sugar: 17g (19%)| Vitamin A: 585IU (12%)| Vitamin C: 6mg (7%)| Calcium: 6mg (1%)| Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
Author: Imma
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
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Nutrition Facts
Honey Garlic Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79
% Daily Value*
Sodium 506mg22%
Potassium 61mg2%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 585IU12%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Honey Garlic Chicken.1Season chicken with salt, and creole seasoning ; set aside. Then heat a Cast Iron or skillet over medium high heat; brown chicken on both sides until golden and cooked  through about 5-7 minutes per side, turning frequently, if needed for even cooking. Or until chicken turns pink or reached 165 degrees F. Set chicken aside.

Honey Garlic Chicken.2In a small bowl combine honey, soy sauce and lemon juice (vinegar works as well about 1/2 tablespoon). Set aside. Add garlic and ginger to the pan the cast iron quickly stir for about 30 seconds, be careful not to let it burn, cause it might alter the flavor.

Honey Garlic Chicken.3

Honey Garlic Chicken

Return chicken thighs back to the pan. Quickly pour in honey mixture, continue to cook the chicken for about a minute while the sauce reduces to a thicker consistency, turn chicken around to coat in sauce, turn off the heat, garnish with parsley, if desired and serve immediately with rice and/or vegetables

 

 

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  1. Kim says

    Posted on 8/9 at 4:20PM

    The flavors are so good and the cook time is so short. Perfect for worknights. This is a new staple for me.

    Reply
    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 8/9 at 8:25PM

      Thank you, Kim! Check out my list of Decadent Coffee and Desserts To Make Your Day, for your next treat 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Howard Ein says

    Posted on 5/27 at 8:18AM

    5 stars
    Sounds like a delicious recipe. Can you cook it in a slow cooker?

    Reply
    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 5/27 at 10:34PM

      Hi Howard! Yes, you can cook it in a slow cooker, although I still suggest to cook it in the pan because after you’ve seared the chicken ( step 2 of the recipe instruction) you will only need a few minutes to reduce the sauce and finish cooking the Honey Chicken Garlic.

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    Posted on 9/26 at 11:10PM

    5 stars
    This was so delicious! I went back and ate the rest of the sauce with rice. So thrilled with this!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 9/27 at 4:50PM

      Yay! So happy you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  4. Chelo says

    Posted on 5/5 at 8:46AM

    Step 3 should say LEMON but vinegar is written.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 5/7 at 10:54PM

      Thank you for bringing this to my attention Chelo. I had experimented with vinegar before, but lemon does work better. Recipe updated!

      Reply
  5. Joycelin says

    Posted on 4/12 at 4:54PM

    5 stars
    Thanks for a new idea. My daughter who is usually hard to please cleaned her plate.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/13 at 7:06PM

      WooHoo!!Happy it worked out well.

      Reply
  6. Jay says

    Posted on 11/17 at 9:46PM

    I dont get how it’s only 79 calories and 1g of protein. Is this for the honey garlic sauce or potion of the sauce and chicken?

    Reply
  7. Akilah says

    Posted on 6/23 at 3:34PM

    5 stars
    Slamming! I got the eyebrow hop from my husband when he bit into it. And my two-year-old son was very much into it.

    Delicious as usual. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  8. Lauren says

    Posted on 6/1 at 7:35AM

    Just wanted to let you know I made this recipe this week and my whole family loved it! My 2 year old ate two of the thighs and my husband requested that I make it again next week. Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 6/2 at 7:05AM

      Yaay! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback, Lauren! I appreciate it.

      Reply
  9. Ola Oke says

    Posted on 5/20 at 7:16AM

    Hi is it my eyes as i still cannot see instructions for vinegar and the amount we should use…

    Thanks

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 5/21 at 8:16AM

      Hi Ola, Same amount as lemon juice . You one or the other.

      Reply
  10. Ola says

    Posted on 4/8 at 4:27PM

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for a great dinner idea tonight it was delicious and we all loved it.

    Reply
  11. Mornay Cunningham says

    Posted on 4/4 at 11:40PM

    Hi Imma I normaly prepare this chicken on a friday knigt on my open fire BRAAI here in SA together with Braai Pap always a winner with friends just to pop in. I allso ad a spoon of garlic and Tabasco for the kick of it
    Thanx for all the nice recipes
    Mornay SA Pretoria

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 4/14 at 5:01AM

      Lovin that little kick. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  12. Winston says

    Posted on 4/4 at 10:58PM

    5 stars
    Which part of skinless I dont understand. All the photos show delicious chicken skin.

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 4/14 at 5:04AM

      My bad. I meant boneless and skinless chicken breasts works fine, too. Updated the recipe now. Thanks!

      Reply
  13. Stephanie Appiah says

    Posted on 4/4 at 10:57AM

    Hi Imma,
    My name is Stephanie and I’m a first generation Ghanaian American and I just love your recipes and your websites. Keep up the great work.I had a question for this recipes can I use drumsticks my family doesn’t really like boneless chicken.
    Thank You,
    Stephanie

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 4/14 at 5:18AM

      Hi, Stephanie. I haven’t tried it with drumsticks yet. But yes, drumsticks work fine.

      Reply
  14. Marva says

    Posted on 4/4 at 8:34AM

    Hi! I’d like to try this dish but I didn’t see vinegar in the ingredients list or the amount to add but it’s in the directions part. Can you clarify? Thanks!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/4 at 9:02AM

      I made there corrections , thanks for bringing this to my attention. Do let me know how it works out for you. Thanks

      Reply
      • Marva says

        Posted on 4/9 at 5:17PM

        5 stars
        This is one of my new favs!!! So delicious and full of flavor!!! Thanks for the recipe!

  15. Karen Carter says

    Posted on 4/4 at 7:46AM

    I can’t wait to try this! You mentioned I. The instructions an ingredient that I don’t see in the ingredient list. Can you specify?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/4 at 9:02AM

      It’s been updated to make it clearer . Thanks

      Reply
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