Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts make weeknight dinners a breeze when you’re craving something quick and delicious. Tender chicken gets glazed with a sweet and savory sauce that brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your dinner table.
Ingredients
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Primary Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Grab paper towels and thoroughly blot 4 chicken breasts to eliminate excess moisture.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper evenly across both sides of the chicken.
- Warm 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface appears shimmery.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into hot skillet, allowing 5-6 minutes for the first side to develop a golden-brown crust.
- Gently flip chicken and cook another 5-6 minutes until an instant-read thermometer confirms 165°F internal temperature.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate, keeping it nearby for the next steps.
- Lower skillet heat to medium-low and add 6 minced garlic cloves.
- Stir garlic constantly for 30 seconds until its aroma becomes pronounced.
- Pour ⅓ cup honey and ¼ cup soy sauce into the skillet, mixing thoroughly with garlic.
- Allow sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, watching it slowly thicken.
- Drop 2 tbsp unsalted butter into the sauce, swirling until completely melted and integrated.
- Return chicken to the skillet, generously coating each breast with the sauce.
- Heat for 1-2 minutes to warm the chicken and ensure complete sauce coverage.
- Move chicken to a serving plate, drizzling any remaining sauce overtop.
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley as a final flourish before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches exactly 165°F for safe, juicy results.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to help create a perfect golden-brown crust.
- For gluten-free version, swap standard soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Room temperature chicken will cook more evenly and prevent tough, dry meat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg