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Honey Garlic Chicken and Zucchini Skillet Easy Weeknight Dinner

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This Honey Garlic Chicken and Zucchini Skillet is an easy dinner perfect for weeknight meals. It makes a simple skillet recipe that’s great for a family dinner and quick chicken dinner without fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup honey or hot honey
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil divided
  • 1 pound zucchini 3 medium quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch thick pieces
  • 2 medium scallions thinly sliced keeping the white parts separate from the green parts
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

  1. Combine honey or hot honey with water, soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar, and cornstarch in a small bowl and mix well until fully blended.
  2. Dry the chicken thighs with paper towels and cut into 1 inch chunks, then season half the kosher salt over them.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, add the chicken in one layer and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until browned on both sides, then place chicken into a bowl.
  4. Pour the remaining tablespoon of oil into the skillet and add the zucchini; sprinkle the rest of the kosher salt. Let it cook undisturbed for about 1 minute to brown, then toss and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Add minced garlic and the white parts of the scallions, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet, stir the sauce mixture and pour it in. Cook while stirring often until the sauce thickens and the chicken cooks through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Garnish by sprinkling the green scallion slices on top before serving.

Notes

  • The sauce can be prepared two days in advance and kept refrigerated in an airtight container
  • bring it to room temperature and whisk before use
  • Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days

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