Description
Experience the perfect blend of sweet and savory with this easy honey garlic chicken recipe, ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
For Extra Flavor:
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Chicken: Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2. Mix Up the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
- 3. Sauté the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 4. Add the Sauce: Pour the honey-garlic mixture over the seared chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until cooked through and coated in glaze.
- 5. Let It Rest: Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for five minutes before slicing.
- 6. Serve It Up: Slice the chicken and drizzle any remaining sauce over it. Serve with steamed vegetables or fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg