Description
A delicious blend of tender chicken and hearty quinoa in a sticky honey garlic sauce, perfect for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 cup steamed broccoli or snap peas (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse Quinoa: Place 1 cup quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve; rinse under cold running water for 1–2 minutes to remove any bitterness and ensure fluffy grains.
- Cook Quinoa: In a medium pot, bring 1½ cups chicken broth and a pinch of salt to a boil. Stir in quinoa, reduce to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Heat Oil: Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal 165°F), then transfer to a plate.
- Make Glaze: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar, scraping any browned bits for extra flavor.
- Coat Chicken: Return chicken to the pan, spoon glaze over each piece, and simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce is sticky.
- Thicken Glaze (Optional): Whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water, stir into glaze, and cook 1 minute until glossy and slightly thicker.
- Serve: Fluff quinoa with a fork, divide onto plates, top with sliced chicken, drizzle remaining glaze, and garnish as desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch & Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Comfort Food, Easy Meals, Healthy Dinner, Honey Garlic Chicken Quinoa, Protein-Packed, quick recipe