Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts deliver a delightful dinner that comes together faster than ordering takeout. Succulent chicken gets glazed with a sweet and savory sauce that makes weeknight meals feel special without complicated prep.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Fresh parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Pat 2 chicken breasts completely dry using paper towels. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper evenly across both surfaces.
- Warm a large skillet to medium heat (375°F). Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into pan. Place seasoned chicken breasts in skillet and cook 5-6 minutes without shifting, creating a golden crust.
- Flip chicken breasts after first side browns. Cook additional 5-6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate.
- Drop 3 minced garlic cloves into same skillet. Sauté 30 seconds until aromatic. Pour ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar into pan.
- Simmer sauce ingredients 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes for optional heat.
- For a thicker sauce, dissolve 1 teaspoon cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water. Stir mixture into simmering sauce until consistency becomes smooth.
- Return chicken breasts to skillet. Coat each piece thoroughly with honey garlic sauce. Allow chicken to warm through for 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley or green onions over chicken for garnish. Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and glossy.
Notes
- Pounding chicken breasts to an even thickness ensures uniform cooking and prevents dry, tough meat.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to help create a beautiful golden-brown exterior when searing.
- For maximum flavor infusion, marinate chicken in honey garlic sauce for 30 minutes to 2 hours before cooking.
- Checking internal temperature with a meat thermometer guarantees perfectly cooked chicken at 165°F without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 326 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 557 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg