Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that promise to elevate your dinner table. Tender, juicy chicken is coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze that caramelizes beautifully, leaving you with a dish that’s as impressive as it is easy to make. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe will have your family and friends asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing the garlic and measuring out the honey, soy sauce, and vinegar.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Sear in the hot pan for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix the garlic, honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar to create the glaze.
- Once the chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature), pour the glaze over it and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve warm over rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg