Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts offer a perfect blend of sweetness and savory flavors, making for a quick, healthy, and delicious dinner option. With tender chicken breasts glazed in a honey garlic sauce, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs well with rice, vegetables, or salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (optional, for added depth)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
- Cheese (like shredded mozzarella or Parmesan) for topping, if desired
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Marinate in honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic for at least 30 minutes for added flavor.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Whisk together honey, garlic, and soy sauce in a bowl to prepare the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the seared chicken, reduce heat to medium, and cook for another 5-7 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken regularly until cooked through and glazed.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley or green onions, and sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for a more intense flavor.
- Replace soy sauce with coconut aminos for a low-sodium or gluten-free option.
- For a different cooking method, bake or grill the chicken instead of pan-searing.
- Serve with rice, vegetables, or your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 85mg