Best 9 Sweet Garlic Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Sweet Garlic Chicken, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the sweet and savory notes of Asian cuisine. This dish is a symphony of tender chicken, enveloped in a luscious, caramelized garlic sauce. The chicken is first marinated in a blend of soy sauce, rice wine, and ginger, infusing it with umami richness. Then, it is seared until golden brown, creating a crispy exterior that yields to a succulent interior. The star of the show is the garlic sauce, a delectable concoction of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey. This sauce is simmered until it reaches a thick, glossy consistency, coating the chicken in a sticky embrace. Serve this dish over fluffy rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

**Additional Recipes Featured in the Article:**

1. **Sweet Garlic Chicken with Snow Peas:** Enhance your Sweet Garlic Chicken by adding snow peas for a pop of color and a delightful crunch. This simple addition elevates the dish to a new level of culinary artistry.

2. **Sweet Garlic Chicken with Pineapple:** Transform your Sweet Garlic Chicken into a tropical paradise by incorporating pineapple chunks. The sweetness of the pineapple complements the savory flavors of the chicken and garlic sauce, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

3. **Sweet Garlic Chicken with Bell Peppers:** Add a vibrant medley of bell peppers to your Sweet Garlic Chicken for a colorful and flavorful twist. The bell peppers provide a delightful contrast in texture and a burst of sweetness that complements the savory sauce.

4. **Sweet Garlic Chicken with Cashews:** Elevate your Sweet Garlic Chicken with the addition of crunchy cashews. These nuts add a delightful textural element and a subtle nutty flavor that enhances the overall taste experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET GARLIC CHICKEN



Sweet Garlic Chicken image

Requires preparing ahead of time, but very simple and well worth it! If you are a garlic fan, use 6-8 cloves of garlic for an extra kick!

Provided by gourmet flossie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 8h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, chopped
6 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch strips
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
1 onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, honey, and ginger in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken breast and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess, then add to the skillet. Discard the remaining marinade. Cook the chicken breast strips until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Serve chicken over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 889.6 calories, Carbohydrate 116.4 g, Cholesterol 153.6 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 68.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 2013.2 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

CROCK POT SWEET GARLIC CHICKEN



CROCK POT SWEET GARLIC CHICKEN image

Categories     Chicken     Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 10

4-6 chicken breasts
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar)
1/4 cup lemon-lime soda (diet or regular)
2-3 Tablespoons minced garlic
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 Tablespoons corn starch
2 Tablespoons water
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken (frozen, thawed or fresh) inside slow cooker. Mix together brown sugar, vinegar, soda, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper together. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours. Take chicken pieces out of slow cooker (mine basically fell apart) and pour remaining sauce into saucepan. Place saucepan over high heat. Mix together corn starch and water, pour into saucepan, and mix well. Let sauce come to a boil and boil for 2-3 minutes, or until it starts to thicken and turns into a glaze. Remove from heat and let sit for a minute or two (it will continue to thicken as it cools down). Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if desired. This can be served over rice or noodles

KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN WINGS WITH SWEET GARLIC SAUCE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN WINGS WITH SWEET GARLIC SAUCE Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 12

Sweet Garlic Sauce:
2 Tbs. Finely chopped garlic
3 Tbs. soy sauce
3 Tbs. Sugar
1/3 cup Mirin
Fried Wings:
6 Full chicken wings, removed wingtips, split at joint
3/4 cup and 3 Tbs. Tempura Powder
Salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup cold water
Frying oil
Black and white sesame seeds for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small sauce pan, add all ingredients for sweet garlic sauce. Over low heat, slow cook sauce while prep and fry chicken wings. Meanwhile dust chicken wings evenly with 3 Tbs. tempura powder in a large mixing bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Another large mixing bowl, combine ¾ cup tempura powder and ¾ cup cold water with a whisk. Heat frying oil in a large, thick bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat (about 2 to 3 inches high from bottom of pot); reach 335 to 350 degrees. Coat dusted chicken wings with tempura batter and carefully drop into hot frying oil. Working in 2 batches, deep fry wings for 10 to 15 minutes or until they are fully cooked. Remove from oil and drain on a cooling rack or paper towels. Repeat with rest of chicken wings. Remove sauce from heat and it shouldn't reduced much. Taste if it's not too salty for your taste. If it is salty, add a bit of water and mix. In a large mixing bowl, toss fried chicken wings evenly with sauce. Transfer wings to a serving plate, drizzle with leftover sauce in mixing bowl over chicken wings. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if you'd like to.

BANANA-GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS WITH TROPICAL CREME DIPPING SAUCE AND SWEET PLANTAINS



Banana-Garlic Chicken Wings with Tropical Creme Dipping Sauce and Sweet Plantains image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15h45m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2/3 cup orange juice
2/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup grated ginger
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons chopped jalapenos
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
3 sticks cinnamon
3 whole star anise
10 pounds chicken wings
3 tablespoons butter
8 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup fish sauce
1 cup orange juice
1 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
1 1/2 ounces banana liqueur
2 bananas, sliced
1 orange, juiced
1/2 orange, zested
18 ounces pineapple juice
1/4 cup sugar
4 cups sour cream
8 cups canola oil
4 yellow plantains

Steps:

  • For the marinade: Combine the orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, sugar, jalapenos, garlic, cinnamon and star anise. Pour the marinade over the wings and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove the wings from marinade and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes.
  • For the banana-garlic sauce: In a large pot set over low heat, melt the butter and toast the garlic until dark golden brown, 15 minutes. Add the fish sauce, orange juice, maple syrup, chili sauce, banana liqueur, bananas, orange juice and zest. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer for 20 minutes. Puree the sauce in a blender, and then set aside.
  • For the dipping sauce: Place the pineapple juice and sugar in a small saucepot set over medium heat and cook to reduce by one-third (6 ounces), about 1 hour. It should be slightly caramelized. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Add the reduced juice mixture to the sour cream and mix.
  • For the plantains: Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan set over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. Carefully peel the plantains, taking care to avoid getting the peels under your fingernails. Then cut the plantains into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Fry the plantain slices for 3 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Grill the wings until golden brown. Meanwhile, reheat the banana-garlic sauce in a stockpot. Add the grilled wings and fried plantains to the sauce and toss until everything is glazed and very hot. Serve the wings and plantains on a platter with the dipping sauce in a bowl on the side.

CHICKEN ROASTED ON SWEET POTATOES AND GARLIC



Chicken Roasted on Sweet Potatoes And Garlic image

I adapted this recipe from Donna Hay's Flavours Cookbook. In HER recipe she used normal potatoes instead of sweet potatoes. But I prefered it with the sweet potatoes. A very delicious and simple recipe. Quick whip up.

Provided by KitchenManiac

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup fresh oregano
12 cloves garlic, unpeeled
sea salt
cracked pepper
4 chicken breast fillets, skin on
oil, for brushing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200C (400F).
  • Place oil, sweet potatoes, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in baking dish and toss to combine.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or till potatoes are almost cooked.
  • While potatoes are cooking, brush chicken fillets with a little oil and sprinkle skin with extra salt and pepper.
  • Heat frying pan over medium-high heat, add chicken skin side down, and cook for 3 minutes till well browned.
  • Place chicken skin side up, on top of potatoes and garlic in baking dish.
  • Bake for a further 10 minutes or till chicken is cooked through, and juices run clear in the thickest part.
  • To serve, place the chicken and sweet potatoes on serving plates.
  • Squeeze the garlic from its skin and spread on the potatoes and chicken.
  • Serve with steamed beans and a squeeze of lemon.

CROCK POT SWEET GARLIC CHICKEN



Crock Pot Sweet Garlic Chicken image

Another passed on from facebook!

Provided by Amanda W

Categories     Chicken

Time 7h

Number Of Ingredients 10

4-6 chicken breasts
1 c packed brown sugar
2/3 c vinegar (i used apple cider vinegar)
1/4 c lemon-lime soda
2-3 Tbsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 Tbsp corn starch
2 Tbsp water
pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken (frozen, thawed or fresh) inside slow cooker.
  • 2. Mix together brown sugar, vinegar, soda, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper together. Pour over chicken
  • 3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • 4. Take chicken pieces out of slow cooker (mine basically fell apart) and pour remaining sauce into saucepan.
  • 5. Place saucepan over high heat. Mix together corn starch and water, pour into saucepan, and mix well.
  • 6. Let sauce come to a boil and boil for 2-3 minutes, or until it starts to thicken and turns into a glaze.
  • 7. Remove from heat and let sit for a minute or two (it will continue to thicken as it cools down).
  • 8. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if desired. This can be served over rice, noodles or baked potato!

CROCK POT SWEET GARLIC CHICKEN



Crock Pot Sweet Garlic Chicken image

A tasty way to make chicken breasts.

Provided by Carol Perricone

Categories     Chicken

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4-6 chicken breast (boneless)
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2/3 c apple cider vinegar
1/4 c lemon-lime soda (diet or regular)
2-3 Tbsp garlic, minced
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 Tbsp corn starch
2 Tbsp water
red pepper flakes to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Spray crock pot with cooking spray. Place chicken (frozen, thawed, or fresh) inside crock pot. Mix together brown sugar, vinegar, soda, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper together. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • 2. Take chicken out of crock pot (they will fall apart) and pour remaining sauce into saucepan.Place saucepan over high heat. Mix together corn starch and water, pour into saucepan, and mix well. Let sauce come to a boil, and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it starts to thicken and turn into a glaze. Remove from heat and let sit for a minute or two (it will continue to thicken as it cools down).Mix thickened sauce with chicken.
  • 3. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if desired. You can serve the chicken mixture over rice or noodles or with a baked potato on the side. Enjoy!

SWEET GARLIC CHICKEN



Sweet Garlic Chicken image

4 Ingredients: Chicken, Garlic, Brown Sugar and Olive Oil.

Provided by Karen Petree

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
(additional herbs and spices, as desired)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 450°F Line a baking dish or cookie sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray or lightly brush with oil.
  • 2. In small sauté pan, sauté garlic with the oil until tender.
  • 3. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar. Add additional herbs and spices as desired.
  • 4. Place chicken breasts in a prepared baking dish and cover with the garlic and brown sugar mixture.
  • 5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • 6. Bake uncovered for 15-30 minutes, or until juices run clear. Cooking time will depend on the size and thickness of your chicken.

SWEET GARLIC CHICKEN



SWEET GARLIC CHICKEN image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
additional herbs and spices, as desired

Steps:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil additional herbs and spices, as desired Directions 1 - Preheat oven to 450°F Line a baking dish or cookie sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray or lightly brush with oil. 2 - In small sauté pan, sauté garlic with the oil until tender. 3 - Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar. Add additional herbs and spices as desired. 4 - Place chicken breasts in a prepared baking dish and cover with the garlic and brown sugar mixture. 5 - Add salt and pepper to taste. 6 - Bake uncovered for 15-30 minutes, or until juices run clear. Cooking time will depend on the size and thickness of your chicken. Read more at http://myfridgefood.com/recipes/entree-chicken/sweet-garlic-chicken/#lRV13gdY3GFWzhYz.99

Tips:

1. Choose the right chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for this recipe. If using chicken breasts, slice them into 1-inch pieces. If using chicken thighs, leave them whole. 2. Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and cornstarch mixture for at least 30 minutes will help to tenderize and flavor the chicken. 3. Cook the chicken over medium-high heat: Cooking the chicken over medium-high heat will help to caramelize the sauce and create a slightly crispy exterior. 4. Add the sauce gradually: Add the sauce to the chicken a little bit at a time, stirring constantly, until the chicken is evenly coated. 5. Serve with rice or noodles: Serve the sweet garlic chicken over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Sweet garlic chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet, garlicky, and slightly sticky. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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