Shredded Chicken with Garlic Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this aromatic Shredded Chicken with Garlic Sauce, a quick and flavor-packed recipe that's perfect for busy families. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are shredded and simmered in a rich, garlicky sauce made with a tantalizing blend of soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, creating the ultimate sweet and savory harmony. The dish thickens beautifully with a cornstarch slurry for that irresistibly silky texture, while optional red pepper flakes add a spicy kick for heat lovers. Garnished with fresh green onions, this versatile recipe pairs effortlessly with steamed rice, noodles, or even wraps, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple pantry staples, this dish is the perfect combination of convenience and bold flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and registers an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the water and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken using two forks and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, chicken broth, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the shredded chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly in the garlic sauce.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or in wraps for a delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.8 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 4003 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.6 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.7 g | ||
| Protein | 121.2 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1282 mg | 27% | |
*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.
