Description
Honey Garlic Pepper Sauce is a delightful fusion of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that enhances any dish. This versatile sauce pairs perfectly with chicken, tofu, or vegetables, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you’ll create a sticky glaze that leaves everyone asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (preferably avocado oil)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and mince the garlic.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side).
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over cooked chicken. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving with steamed rice or stir-fried veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: To customize sweetness, substitute raw honey with maple syrup. For extra heat, increase black pepper or add red pepper flakes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.