Honey Glazed Chicken: A Sweet and Savory Delight for Any Occasion
Honey Glazed Chicken is a lovely combination of tastes supplied by both the sweet and savory flavors where a soft chunk of chicken is surrounded by a sticky, caramelized glaze of honey, soy sauce, and spices just like garlic and ginger. This proud dish serves as a striking example since it is a common dinner and a recipe for the holidays in many locations like Mexico, Japan, India, and France.
To this aim, chicken can be cooked in various ways, including baking, grilling, or pan-frying, which is optimal for both regular and special meals at home. Along the line of rice and chopped vegetables, this one is a perfect blend of lavishness and healthiness. Therefore, it provides you with a cozy, yet exquisite flavor packed with complex details that show the versatility of the dish.
This honey chicken recipe is quite simple because it is made with only five ingredients. Ever since I was a child, it has been the only main article in the fridge. I always store it and regularly serve it to my family. And also, to go with the main course, steamed rice with a few green onions pieces on top.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ¼ of honey
- 2 teaspoons of soy sauce
- ⅛ th teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil
Directions
Take all the ingredients and you are ready to start.
Take a bowl and combine the honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes, then stir; keep them aside.
Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the pieces of chicken and tossing them every few seconds, cook all sides to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Mix the honey dressing in the skillet with the chicken and carry on cooking and stirring for another 5 minutes or until a tender chicken is formed and the sauce thickens.
Just serve it hot and enjoy the fragrance.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories: 179 | Fat: 7g | Carbs: 18g | Protein: 13g