One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken with Carrot Coins
Tender chicken breasts simmered in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce alongside tender carrot coins for a simple, family-friendly meal. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 30 minutes pairs minced garlic cloves, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch coins carrots
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb cut chicken breast pieces seasoned with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until edges are lightly browned but chicken isn’t cooked through.
- Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 3 sliced medium carrots to the skillet. Sauté together for 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and carrots start to soften.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 cup water. Pour this mixture into the skillet and stir well.
- Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and cover the pan. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and carrots are tender.
- Step 5: Stir 1 tbsp cornstarch into 2 tbsp cold water to make a slurry. Pour the slurry into the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and carrots beautifully. Serve warm.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken with Carrot Coins take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken with Carrot Coins?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep minced garlic cloves from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken with Carrot Coins?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken with Carrot Coins for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken with Carrot Coins?
Asian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
