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A bowl of Sweet Honey Chicken Recipe coated in a sticky honey glaze and topped with sesame seeds and fresh scallions.
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Sweet Honey Chicken Recipe

This Sweet Honey Chicken is one of the easiest chicken dinners you can make. It only takes one pan and you'll have dinner in 30 minutes!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Quick Meal
Cuisine: American, Asian, Comfort Food, Fusion, Takeout
Keyword: 30 Minute Dinner, Asian Chicken Recipe, Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Easy, Easy Asian Recipe, Easy Recipes, Healthy, Healthy Asian Dish, High Protein, Meal Prep, Quick Recipe, Sweet Honey Chicken, Sweet Honey Chicken Recipe, Weeknight Dinner
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs cut into bite-sized chunks

For the Marinade & Sauce

  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Optional Garnishes

  • Sesame seeds
  • Scallions
  • Steamed rice

Instructions

  • Place the cubed chicken thighs in a bowl and combine with honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  • Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken along with the marinade and cook for about 5 minutes per side.
  • Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked through and the sauce has thickened and darkened into a glossy glaze.
  • Serve over a fresh bowl of rice.
  • Optionally garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 28g