Description
A delicious and healthy honey garlic chicken served over fluffy quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- to taste salt and black pepper
- optional Green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and chicken broth (or water). Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes, and fluff with a fork.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Set aside half of this mixture to use later.
- Pour the remaining sauce mixture into a small saucepan. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 minute, until the sauce begins to thicken. Remove from heat.
- Lightly season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Pour the thickened sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Toss gently to coat all pieces evenly. Cook for 1 additional minute until the glaze is hot and sticky.
- Divide the cooked quinoa among serving bowls. Top with the glazed honey garlic chicken. Drizzle with the reserved honey garlic sauce and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Using homemade chicken broth can enhance the flavor even more.
- Adjust the sweetness by changing the amount of honey based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg