Honey Garlic Chicken
Take your taste buds on a flavorful journey with this Honey Garlic Chicken recipe! It's even better than takeout, with its sweet and savory flavors. Just serve it with lo mein noodles and stir-fried veggies for a satisfying meal.
EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 1 lb Chicken thighs boneless and skinless
- 1/8 cup Hoisin Sauce
- 1/8 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1/8 cup Honey
- 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1-3 tsp Sriracha
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
Add Day of Cooking:
- 8 ounces Lo Mein Noodles cooked according to package instructions
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later:
- Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag EXCEPT 8 ounces Lo Mein Noodles and 1 tbsp Cornstarch.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker:
- Empty the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165F
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 1/4 cup liquid.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes, natural pressure release.
Additional Instructions:
- Shred chicken and return to liquid.
- To thicken, mix 1 Tbsp. corn starch with 2 Tbsp. water together. Stir into sauce and cook an additional 30 minutes in the slow cooker or 3-5 minutes in pressure cooker on the saute setting.
- Prepare noodles according to package directions. Add noodles and toss to coat.
Serving Suggestions:
- Garnish with crushed cashews, sesame seeds, or scallions, and serve with stir-fried veggies. You can also serve over rice if preferred.
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 28gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 728mgPotassium: 338mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
Notes
Printable Bag Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Honey Garlic Chicken Bag Label
