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Juicy Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts served with vegetables on a plate.

Honey Garlic Chicken

A quick and easy chicken dinner with a sticky, sweet-savory honey garlic glaze that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pound slightly if very uneven.
  • 1/2 cup honey Regular or mild-flavored honey works best.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use low-sodium if you want to control salt. Tamari works for gluten-free.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic gives the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For searing.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season sparingly if using regular soy.
  • for serving Cooked rice or vegetables Jasmine rice, steamed broccoli, or stir-fried greens all pair well.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk the sauce: In a small bowl combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
  2. Season the chicken: Pat breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the skillet: Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a little olive oil.
Cooking
  1. Sear the chicken: Add the breasts and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until well browned and mostly cooked through.
  2. Glaze the chicken: Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the chicken. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, flipping the breasts so the sauce reduces slightly and coats them in a sticky glaze. Watch carefully so the honey does not burn.
  3. Rest and serve: Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 3 minutes so juices redistribute. Slice and spoon any remaining glaze from the pan over the top. Serve hot with rice or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

For a colorful presentation, consider adding roasted carrots and a scattering of sesame seeds and chopped scallions. For a noodle option, this dish pairs nicely with garlic-forward noodle dishes.

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