Succulent, savory, and spectacularly simple – that’s what you get with our Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts. Imagine a weeknight dinner that’s ready in minutes, packed with wholesome goodness, and bursting with flavor. As a mom, I know the struggle of balancing taste, time, and nutrition, and these Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts deliver on all fronts. Let’s get cooking!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, my grandmother always had a jar of honey on her counter that she used for everything from soothing sore throats to sweetening her tea. One of my fondest memories is watching her prepare a quick honey-garlic marinade for chicken. The aroma alone would fill the kitchen with warmth and anticipation. This Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe is my tribute to her simple, yet incredibly delicious, creation.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts (Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts) dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil (if using). Bring to a simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce: Pour in the cornstarch slurry (equal amount of cornstarch and water – mixed to a slurry). Stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine and Glaze: Return the cooked chicken breasts (Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts) to the skillet. Turn to coat them evenly with the honey garlic sauce. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for a couple of minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired. Serve hot with rice, quinoa, or your favorite side dishes.
Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pat the chicken breasts (Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts) dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts), to taste Salt, to taste pepper
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts)
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant.3 cloves garlic, minced
- Stir in the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil (if using). Bring to a simmer.1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred), 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- Pour in the cornstarch slurry (equal amount of cornstarch and water – mixed to a slurry). Stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water
- Return the cooked chicken breasts (Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts) to the skillet. Turn to coat them evenly with the honey garlic sauce. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for a couple of minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts)
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired. Serve hot with rice, quinoa, or your favorite side dishes.Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)