Description
A simple skillet supper that blends sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken and fresh asparagus in a honey garlic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or fresh lemon juice)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or green onions)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken and sauce: Pat the chicken dry, season, and whisk together the sauce ingredients.
- Sear the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, add chicken, and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Sauté the asparagus: Reduce heat, add more oil, toss in the asparagus, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until bright green.
- Combine and simmer: Return chicken, pour sauce over, and simmer for 5-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- The final touch: Stir in optional red pepper flakes, let rest briefly, and garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute chicken with firm tofu and use tamari plus maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Contemporary Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg