Dairy-Free Honey Chicken
Indulge in the savory-sweet perfection of Dairy-Free Honey Chicken, a quick and satisfying dinner option that’s packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Succulent, golden-browned chicken breasts are simmered in a luscious glaze made from honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a fragrant duo of garlic and fresh ginger. This dairy-free dish is thickened to glossy perfection with a cornstarch slurry and beautifully finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions for an added burst of texture and color. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy, flavor-packed recipe is perfect for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for a dinner party. Pair it with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables to soak up every drop of the irresistible sauce!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Start by mincing the garlic cloves and grating the fresh ginger. Set them aside.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix together the honey, rice vinegar, and soy sauce until well combined. This will be your honey sauce.
Step 3
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper evenly on both sides.
Step 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 5
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 6
Pour the honey sauce into the skillet, stirring to combine with the garlic and ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 7
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the honey sauce to thicken it.
Step 8
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for an additional 10 minutes, ensuring the chicken is cooked through.
Step 9
While the chicken is cooking, chop the green onions for garnish.
Step 10
After the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick and glossy, remove it from the heat.
Step 11
Serve the chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1015.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1901.9 |
| Total Fat 58.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g | |
| Cholesterol 591.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3442.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 115.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 98.9g | |
| Protein 223.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 145.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2195.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories