Looking for a quick and easy chicken recipe that's bursting with flavor? Try this simple honey garlic chicken recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights or weekend dinners. You only need a handful of ingredients to make this mouthwatering dish that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients:
To make this honey garlic chicken, you'll need:
- 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Optional: sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3. Coat chicken breasts with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, basting the chicken with the sauce every 10 minutes.
5. Remove the chicken from the baking dish and transfer the remaining sauce into a small saucepan.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water and add it to the sauce on the stove.
7. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
8. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken, garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions (optional), and serve.
Variations:
You can switch up this recipe by:
- Using chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
- Grilling the chicken instead of baking it.
- Adding some heat with red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce.
- Skipping the cornstarch and using the remaining sauce as a marinade for grilling or stir-frying.
Feel free to get creative and make this recipe your own!
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