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15 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken

a plate of juicy cooked honey garlic chicken with roasted broccoli and rice

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A quick and easy 15 minute honey garlic chicken recipe made with simple ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, this healthy dinner pairs well with rice and vegetables for a balanced meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through.
  • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in honey and soy sauce.
  • Simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  • Serve over rice with vegetables.

Notes

  • Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces so it cooks quickly and evenly—this is what keeps the total time around 15 minutes.
  • Let the chicken sit undisturbed for a few minutes before stirring to get that golden, slightly crispy edge.
  • Don’t add the garlic too early—it can burn quickly and turn bitter. Add it right before the sauce.
  • The sauce will thicken naturally as it simmers, but if you want it thicker, let it cook an extra 1–2 minutes.
  • If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of water to loosen it back up.
  • This recipe is best served immediately, but leftovers reheat well for lunch the next day.