Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe features a delightful balance of sweet honey and robust garlic, creating a dish that’s quick to prepare and budget-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Mix the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil until well combined.
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry. Season them generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the pan: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet.
- Sear the chicken: Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they are beautifully browned and cooked through.
- Add the glaze: Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from heat and serve immediately with fluffy rice or your choice of crisp vegetables.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey garlic mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, honey garlic chicken, quick dinner, easy recipe, family meal