Description
These Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts are a delicious and simple dish that balances sweet and savory flavors perfectly. Tender chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce. This Asian-inspired recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Optional sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, cook garlic, then whisk in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar.
- Simmer: Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer until glossy.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds, serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
