Honey Garlic Chicken

5 from 4 votes

Honey Garlic Chicken

Make honey garlic chicken on the grill or stove top for tender, juicy chicken that’s full of sweet and savory flavor and cooks in minutes!

Prep Time5

Marinating Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, asian

Keyword: grilled honey garlic chicken, honey garlic chicken, honey garlic grilled chicken

Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl
1 Grill (or Grill Pan)

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons honey
1/4 cup soy sauce use tamari for a gluten-free option
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust for spice preferences
3 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons grated ginger
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pound chicken tenders or chicken breasts
Optional garnish: chopped green onions and sesame seeds

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, minced garlic, grated ginger, and fresh lemon juice. Whisk the ingredients together until the marinade is well combined.
2 Tablespoons honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 3 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons grated ginger, 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Place the chicken tenders or chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish that's suitable for marinating.
1 pound chicken tenders or chicken breasts
Pour the prepared honey garlic Asian marinade over the chicken.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap, ensuring that the chicken is well coated in the marinade.
Place the marinating chicken in the refrigerator, and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours. For the best flavor, marinating for 2 hours is recommended, but even 30 minutes will infuse the chicken with flavor.
Preheat the grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. If using a grill, make sure it's well-oiled to prevent sticking.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off.
Grill the chicken tenders or breasts for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are fully cooked and have nice grill marks. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
While grilling, baste the chicken with some of the leftover marinade for extra flavor, but do not use the marinade that has come into contact with raw chicken!
Once the chicken is cooked through and has a beautiful caramelized exterior, remove it from the grill or pan.
Garnish the honey garlic chicken with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Optional garnish: chopped green onions and sesame seeds

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