What Was Best? Honey-Glazed Chicken

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Choose the best cut? This recipe makes the chicken the undeniable best choice every time—perfect for weeknights. This asian-inspired chicken (gluten-free) ready in about 27 minutes pairs honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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.

★ 4.1 (8 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken medallions in a shallow dish, pour half the sauce over them, and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cornstarch and stir until golden (about 1 minute). Add chicken with marinade and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and juices run clear.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet, leaving sauce behind. Add remaining sauce to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes until thickened and glossy—stir constantly to avoid burning.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to skillet, coating it evenly with sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately while hot and sticky.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does What Was Best? Honey-Glazed Chicken take to make?

Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 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 What Was Best? Honey-Glazed Chicken?

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 honey from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in What Was Best? Honey-Glazed Chicken?

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 What Was Best? Honey-Glazed Chicken for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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.

Is What Was Best? Honey-Glazed Chicken gluten-free?

Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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