Description
Honey Glazed Chicken brings together sweet and savory flavors that make your dinner table sparkle with excitement. Seared chicken breasts coated in a golden glaze will have your family asking for seconds before the first bite is finished.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Glaze and Sauce:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 clove garlic
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Pound each chicken breast to an even ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet between plastic wrap sheets.
- Mix 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle this seasoning blend evenly across both sides of your chicken breasts.
- Create the glaze by whisking ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 minced garlic clove, and ½ teaspoon grated ginger in a saucepan.
- Simmer the glaze over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until it slightly thickens. Add a tablespoon of water if the mixture becomes too dense.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and feels hot.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the entire honey glaze over the chicken, coating each breast thoroughly.
- Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, turning chicken occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the glaze becomes sticky and caramelized.
- If glaze browns too quickly, add 2 tablespoons water and cover the skillet with a lid to help steam and finish cooking the chicken.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 3-4 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Plate the sliced chicken and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and chopped green onions for a fresh garnish.
Notes
- Chicken thickness matters for even cooking, so take time to pound breasts to a consistent 1/2-inch before seasoning.
- Fresh ginger provides a brighter flavor compared to ground ginger, but both work well in the recipe.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the umami depth.
- Letting the chicken rest after cooking allows juices to redistribute, ensuring each bite stays moist and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-24 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg