Sticky Honey Garlic Turkey | Easy Sweet Savory Dinner Recipe
Dive into tender turkey breast coated in a sweet, savory honey-garlic glaze! This easy skillet dinner is perfect for busy nights. Full instructions and nutritional breakdown included.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Turkey breast: 1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Honey: 1/4 cup
- Soy sauce: 1/4 cup
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
- Water: 2 tablespoons (for cornstarch slurry)
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the turkey. Pat the turkey pieces dry with paper towels and season them lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Step 2: Cook the turkey. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the turkey pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through. Remove the cooked turkey from the skillet and set aside.
- Step 3: Prepare the honey garlic sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. In a separate very small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Add the cornstarch slurry to the honey garlic mixture and whisk until well combined.
- Step 4: Combine and thicken. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce into the skillet (you don't need to clean it). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Step 5: Coat the turkey. Return the cooked turkey pieces to the skillet with the thickened sauce. Toss the turkey thoroughly to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the sticky honey garlic sauce. Continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce is glossy and coats the turkey beautifully.
- Step 6: Serve. Serve the sticky honey garlic turkey immediately, perhaps over rice or with your favorite steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Store any leftover Sticky Honey Garlic Turkey in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, making it perfect for delicious meal prep.
- To revive your leftovers, gently reheat them on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a tiny splash of water or chicken broth if the sauce has thickened too much.
- This dish truly shines when served warm over fluffy jasmine rice, perhaps with a side of steamed green beans and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for an extra touch of flavor and crunch.
- For the ultimate sticky coating and best browning, always pat your turkey pieces thoroughly dry with paper towels before cooking; this helps achieve a beautiful sear and ensures the sauce adheres perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 18g