Skillet Honey Garlic Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• Salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 6 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Hot, cooked rice or quinoa and edamame, for serving (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Lightly season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2. Whisk together the broth, garlic, honey, soy sauce, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
3. In a large, nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot and rippling.
4. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, without stirring, for a minute or two until the chicken starts to turn golden on the side in contact with the hot skillet. Flip the chicken pieces.
5. Whisk the sauce to recombine and stir it into the skillet; bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and the chicken is cooked through.
7. Serve over hot, cooked rice or quinoa and edamame (optional, but delicious).

Recipe Source: from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe