Honey Garlic Chicken Breast
This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast is sweet, savory, juicy, and quick to make—perfect for those nights when you want dinner fast but full of flavor. No fancy ingredients, just simple pantry staples that come together like magic.
Equipment
- Skillet or Frying Pan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced or crushed
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce or use dark in smaller amounts
- 1 tbsp oil canola or olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- 1 lemon sliced or juiced, optional
- fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on one side until golden, about 4–5 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and cook the other side until nearly done, reducing heat if needed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, and soy sauce. Pour into pan with chicken.
- Let the sauce bubble and thicken, flipping chicken to coat until it’s cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- Optional: Add lemon juice or sprinkle with parsley before serving. Serve with rice, veggies, or bread.
Notes
Double the sauce if you love extra drizzle. Avoid high heat once honey goes in—burnt honey is bitter. Works great with noodles or mashed potatoes too. Make it spicy with chili flakes or sriracha!
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 34gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 420mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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