Description
These Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection and then coated in a luscious honey garlic sauce that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium, add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds, then stir in honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer. If desired, thicken the sauce with a cornstarch-water mixture.
- Combine and Simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, coat with the sauce, and simmer for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce ingredients for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
