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Honey Chicken

A delightful blend of sweet honey and savory soy sauce, this Honey Chicken dish brings warmth and joy to dinner tables. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts firm tofu as a vegetarian substitute
  • 1/3 cup Honey maple syrup works in a pinch
  • 1/3 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium for less salt
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly minced or garlic powder as alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger freshly grated or ground ginger as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil avocado oil is a healthy substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch for thickening the sauce; arrowroot powder is an alternative
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper omit for milder flavor
  • 2 stalks Green Onions for garnish; parsley as an alternative

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with black pepper.
Cooking
  1. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken to the pan and cook until browned.
  3. Pour the honey mixture over the chicken and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
  4. Mix cornstarch with water and add to the sauce for extra thickness if needed.
Serving
  1. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Marinate the chicken in the honey mixture for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors. Serve your Honey Chicken with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture. If storing leftovers, keep in an airtight container for up to three days.