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Honey Garlic Chicken
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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!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 - 5 people
Calories 79kcal
Author Imma

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

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

Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 585IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.5mg