Description
A quick and flavorful dish combining the sweetness of honey and the savory kick of garlic over tender chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pat them dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Glaze the chicken: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and baste for an additional couple of minutes.
- Rest and serve: Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add sriracha to the glaze. You can also bake the chicken for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner