Sweet Garlic Chicken

Ingredients and Weight:

• Chicken breast: 500 grams (about 1 pound)
• Fresh garlic: 10 cloves, peeled and sliced
• Honey: 50 grams (about 3 tablespoons)
• Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
• Fresh ginger: 30 grams (about 2 tablespoons, sliced)
• Red pepper flakes: 1 teaspoon (optional)
• Spring onions or scallions: 2-3, chopped for garnishing
• Cooking oil: 2 tablespoons

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 15 minutes
• Cooking: 30 minutes
• Total: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Cube the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well and set aside.
3. Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan or wok.
4. Add the chicken pieces and cook until no longer raw on the outside. Remove from pan and set aside.
5. In the same pan, add the garlic and ginger slices and cook for a minute or two until fragrant.
6. Return the chicken to the pan and pour the honey-soy sauce mixture over it.
7. Stir-fry until the chicken is fully coated and cooked through. The sauce should become sticky and slightly thickened.
8. Garnish with chopped spring onions or scallions and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: Approx. 400-500 per serving (depending on the exact ingredients used)
• Protein: Approx. 40 grams per serving
• Carbohydrates: Approx. 25 grams per serving (from honey and natural sugars in chicken)
• Fat: Approx. 20 grams per serving (mostly from chicken and cooking oil)
• Note: The exact nutritional content may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and savory flavor combination with a slight kick from the red pepper flakes (if added).
• The chicken is tender and coated in a sticky, sweet-garlic sauce that is both flavorful and slightly sticky.
• A popular dish in Asian cuisine, adapted for American taste preferences.

User Comments:

1. "This dish was amazing! The combination of sweet and spicy flavors was perfect." - John Doe
2. "The garlic flavor was very strong but in a good way. The chicken was very tender and the sauce was delicious." - Jane Smith
3. "I added a bit more honey to make it even sweeter, but overall, it was a great dish." - Michael Johnson

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Adjust the amount of honey and red pepper flakes according to your preference for sweetness and heat.
• Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor.
• Chicken breast is recommended for its tenderness, but chicken thigh can also be used.
• Stir-frying is important to ensure even cooking and to keep the chicken tender. Do not overcook.