Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts bring tender, juicy flavors right to your dinner table in less than 30 minutes. Grab some simple ingredients and watch your family devour this crowd-pleasing protein that practically cooks itself.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Sauces and Seasonings:
- ½ Cup Honey
- ¼ Cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 6–8 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Ginger
- ½ Teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 Pinch Red Pepper Flakes
Thickeners and Garnishes:
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Water
- Sesame Seeds
- Green Onions
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry 4 chicken breasts with paper towels to ensure a perfect sear.
- Dust chicken with ½ teaspoon paprika and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, coating both sides evenly.
- Finely chop 6-8 garlic cloves and grate 1 teaspoon fresh ginger into a mixing bowl.
- Blend ½ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, chopped garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into hot skillet, cooking 5-6 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Drizzle prepared honey garlic sauce over chicken, reducing heat to medium-low and simmering 3-4 minutes.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to create a smooth thickening mixture.
- Pour cornstarch slurry into skillet, gently stirring sauce until it thickens within 1-2 minutes.
- Verify chicken reaches a safe 165°F internal temperature using a meat thermometer.
- Transfer chicken to serving plate, garnishing with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Allow chicken to rest 3-5 minutes before slicing to retain juicy tenderness.
Notes
- Always pat chicken breasts completely dry to help achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness, as cooking times can vary depending on breast thickness.
- Create a thicker sauce by letting the cornstarch slurry simmer slightly longer, which helps it coat the chicken more evenly.
- For a lower-carb version, replace honey with sugar-free maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener and use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg