Description
Discover the perfect blend of sweet and savory with this Honey Garlic Chicken and Sweet Potato recipe, a quick and easy weeknight dinner that delivers restaurant‑level flavor in just 20 minutes. Juicy chicken pieces are tossed in a sticky honey‑garlic glaze while tender sweet potato cubes caramelize, creating a harmonious balance of protein and natural sweetness. Ideal for busy families, meal‑preppers, and anyone seeking a wholesome, satisfying dish that’s simple to make and packed with taste!!.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Push sweet potatoes to one side and add chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken and sweet potatoes. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- let the sweet potatoes brown without moving them for the first 3 minutes. Adjust honey amount to suit your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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