Honey Chicken
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey glaze, enhanced with garlic and lemon juice. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 0.25 cup Cornstarch For coating chicken
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For frying
- 4 tablespoons Butter For the sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Adds brightness to the dish
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- to taste Fresh Oregano or Italian Parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder evenly over the chicken pieces.
- Toss the chicken pieces in a bowl with cornstarch until well coated.
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add butter, minced garlic, honey, lemon juice, and soy sauce to the pan.
- Cook and stir for about five minutes until the sauce thickens; for a thicker sauce, simmer for an additional five minutes without the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh oregano or parsley before serving.
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Notes
Serve honey chicken over fluffy rice or alongside a fresh salad. For leftovers, store in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator.