Dairy-Free Honey Chicken
Indulge in the sweet and savory magic of Dairy-Free Honey Chicken, a flavorful delight that’s perfect for weeknight dinners and special gatherings alike! This easy-to-make recipe features tender, golden-browned chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce made with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and fresh ginger, all thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry. Completely free of dairy, it’s a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions without compromising on rich, crave-worthy flavor. Garnished with vibrant green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this dish not only tastes incredible but also looks stunning on the plate. Ready in just 45 minutes, this savory-sweet chicken pairs beautifully with steamed rice or your favorite vegetable side, making it a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Start by mincing the garlic cloves and grating the fresh ginger. Set them aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the honey, rice vinegar, and soy sauce until well combined. This will be your honey sauce.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper evenly on both sides.
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.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour the honey sauce into the skillet, stirring to combine with the garlic and ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the honey sauce to thicken it.
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.
While the chicken is cooking, chop the green onions for garnish.
After the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick and glossy, remove it from the heat.
Serve the chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1902 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.3 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3442 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.4 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.9 g | ||
| Protein | 223.7 g | 447% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2196 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
