Description
Honey Garlic Chicken is the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and coated in a rich honey garlic sauce made with just a few simple ingredients. A quick and easy dish that’s perfect for dinner or weeknight meals. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside. - Make the Honey Garlic Sauce:
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. - Coat the Chicken:
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the honey garlic sauce over them. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to absorb the flavors. - Serve:
Garnish the Honey Garlic Chicken with chopped green onions and serve with rice, vegetables, or your favorite side dish. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and add it to the sauce while simmering.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Sweet Garlic Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Quick Dinner, Honey Soy Sauce Chicken