Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe features tender, juicy chicken cooked in a savory honey garlic sauce. The combination of sweet honey, pungent garlic, and salty soy sauce creates a flavorful glaze that perfectly coats each chicken breast. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy skillet meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor before cooking.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until they are browned and cooked through, ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare Sauce: While the chicken cooks, mix together 2 tablespoons of honey, 3 cloves of minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce in a small bowl to create the honey garlic sauce.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the cooked chicken breasts in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the chicken in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken evenly.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from heat and serve immediately with your favorite side dishes such as steamed vegetables, rice, or salad. Enjoy your flavorful honey garlic chicken!
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Adjust honey quantity for sweetness preference.
- Can substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Use freshly minced garlic for best flavor.
- Serve with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
