Rather than being another pie recipe (since February’s theme was “the great American pie”), the recipe I’m going to feature in today’s “Tasty Tuesdays” post is actually yet another “Tasty Tuesdays” First. It is the FIRST recipe that was AI-generated! This evening, my “sweet thing” was messing around with AI on his computer, and he asked the AI something about “eating birds trapped in a car”. The AI told him that eating a bird trapped in a car was NOT a good idea (and I totally agreed!), but it did suggest a few recipes for birds, specifically chickens. So… I selected one of the recipes and then had him print it out for me since I had some chicken sitting in the fridge that I wasn’t sure how to cook. After he asked the AI for a printable version of the recipe I’d selected, he used that to print me a copy of the selected recipe, so I could make it for dinner. Because it turned out to be YUMMY, I decided to feature it as the last “Tasty Tuesdays” recipe of February 2025. Without further ado, here’s the recipe that “sweet thing” got from his chat with AI:
15-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil (or canola oil)
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes (about 1/2 inch)
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
1 Tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the cubed chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken cubes to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Make the Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. If you want a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with water in another small bowl and add it to the honey mixture.
- Combine: Once the chicken is cooked, pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over rice or with your favorite side dishes.
Cooking Tips:
- For an extra kick, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal!
So, there you have it: the AI-suggested recipe for “15-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken”. This was the first recipe that I’d ever gotten from AI, and although it was a funny experience, I think I’ll be sticking to my tried-and-true cookbooks like my beloved (and well-worn) Betty Crocker cookbook and my newly discovered tome from Mrs. Beeton.
However, I would love to hear about any experiences you’ve had with AI and, of course, what you thought of this recipe should you give it a try, which I highly recommend since it’s going to be a “keeper” for me — something I’ll be having again on one of my “Asian-inspired” days of the week. Looking forward to hearing from you, so please take a moment to leave a comment below.