Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts are a juicy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dinner that combines sweet honey with savory garlic for a perfect flavor profile. This healthy, quick recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and weekend dinners, offering tender chicken coated in a delicious sauce, served with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Marinate in soy sauce and a little honey for 15 minutes if desired.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating with sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or quinoa for a complete meal.
- For a crispy version, prepare in an air fryer instead of stovetop.
- Use wildflower or orange blossom honey for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg