Ingredients
– 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
– 1/4 cup honey
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon ginger powder
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
– 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced
– 1 onion, sliced
– Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken is simple if you follow these easy steps:
1. Prepare Chicken: Start by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
2. Make the Marinade: In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
3. Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken pieces in the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
4. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
5. Cook Chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
6. Add Vegetables: Add sliced bell pepper and onion to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
7. Coat with Sauce: Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken and vegetables, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to heat through.
8. Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 25g