Description
Golden, juicy Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts are the perfect combination of sweet and savory for a quick dinner idea. Coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze and served with fluffy rice or crisp veggies, this easy recipe is perfect for a healthy snack, weeknight meals, or dinner ideas that need to be fast but flavorful. Whether you’re looking for quick protein-packed lunch prep or easy food ideas for the family, this dish fits every occasion.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic minced
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Fresh parsley or green onions chopped (for garnish)
Cooked rice or steamed vegetables (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium-high, sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. Lower heat to medium, melt butter in the same skillet, and add minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
4. Add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
5. Return chicken to pan and cook for 5–7 minutes more, spooning sauce over and ensuring internal temp reaches 165°F.
6. Mix cornstarch with water and add to skillet if a thicker sauce is desired. Stir until thickened.
7. Let chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the most robust flavor, but pre-minced can be used in a pinch.
Adjust the sweetness and saltiness by tweaking the honey and soy sauce ratio.
If using thicker chicken breasts, pound or slice them for quicker, even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American-Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: easy recipe, chicken dinner, honey garlic chicken, healthy snack, quick meals