Description
Quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts made with pantry staples. Juicy seared chicken in a sweet-savory glaze, ready in 30 minutes.
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)
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 low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
Swap apple cider vinegar with rice vinegar if preferred.
Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg