Description
Indulge in this easy Honey Garlic Chicken recipe, featuring tender chicken breasts glazed with a sweet and savory sauce that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add Sauce: Pour remaining marinade over the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly (about 5-10 minutes).
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired. Serve with rice or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- For added spice, incorporate red pepper flakes or sriracha into the marinade.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for alternative protein options.
- Enhance your dish with colorful vegetables like bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg