Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe offers a quick and flavorful dinner option, featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a savory honey garlic sauce. The combination of sweet honey, aromatic garlic, and salty soy sauce creates a delicious glaze that perfectly complements the juicy chicken, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor throughout the cooking process.
- Cook Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side until they are evenly browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare Sauce: While the chicken cooks, mix honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce together in a small bowl until well combined to create the savory sauce.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the cooked chicken breasts in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken beautifully.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the honey garlic chicken breasts hot with your favorite side dishes such as steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking and easier serving.
- Adjust the amount of honey if you prefer a sweeter sauce.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked by checking its internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
