HONEY CHICKEN | EASY RECIPE | LOW SODIUM | NO ADDED SALT | UNSALTED RECIPE | THE UNSALTED KITCHEN

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining flavor.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Breast is leaner, drumsticks are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Season chicken thighs with black pepper and garlic powder, ensuring they are well coated.

Set the seasoned chicken aside to marinate for 5 minutes.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear chicken thighs skin side down until golden brown, about 10 minutes total, turning to sear both sides.

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and continue cooking the chicken, turning every 5 minutes, for a total of 20 minutes until cooked through.

Arrange the chicken skin side up in the pan and add garlic in between the chicken, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add honey to the skillet after frying the garlic.

Add fresh ginger, 1/4 cup chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce to the skillet, turning the chicken to coat with the sauce.

Simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened, covering the skillet while simmering.

Serve the honey chicken with rice and steamed broccoli, or pasta if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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