Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
This Honey Garlic Chicken sides at 4g protein and 138 calories per serving — use it as a carb-forward side dish rather than a standalone protein source. Quick stovetop preparation across 6 servings makes it ideal for batch-pairing with higher-protein mains. Round out your macro split by combining this with grilled chicken, beef, or fish.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •1/4 teaspoon salt (to season)
- •Garlic powder(10g)
- •Garlic(360g)
- •Honey(80g)
- •1/4 cup water (or chicken broth)
- •Vinegar, Rice(30g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •1/4 teaspoon pepper (to season)
Instructions
- 1Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder; set aside.
- 2Heat a pan or skillet over medium high heat; sear chicken thigh fillets or breast fillets on both sides until golden and cooked through.
- 3Reduce heat after searing on both sides, cover skillet with a lid and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through, while turning every 5 minutes until done. Alternatively, see notes for oven method.
- 4Drain most of the excess oil from the pan, leaving about 2 tablespoons of pan juiced for added flavour.
- 5When chicken is done and cooked through, arrange chicken skin-side up in the pan (if cooking with skin); add the garlic between the chicken and fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add the honey, water, vinegar and soy sauce. Increase heat to medium-high and continue to cook until the sauce reduces down and thicken slightly (about 3-4 minutes).
- 6Garnish with parsley and serve over vegetables, rice, pasta or with a salad.
Nutrition — Per Serving
138
calories
4g
protein
0g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 32g
- Saturated fat
- 0.1g
- Sodium
- 102 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.4g
6 servings per batch · ~83g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Honey Garlic Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains only 4g of protein with 138 calories, 0g fat, and 32g carbs. This macro profile indicates it's a carbohydrate-focused side or sauce rather than a protein-primary dish.
How long does Easy Honey Garlic Chicken take to prep?
Quick prep time with 6 servings per batch makes this efficient for preparing alongside higher-protein mains. Stovetop cooking keeps the overall process fast.
Is Easy Honey Garlic Chicken good for muscle gain?
With only 4g protein per serving, this recipe is not suitable as a primary protein source for muscle gain goals. Use it as a carbohydrate-rich side dish to pair with a separate high-protein main like chicken breast or lean beef.
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