Description
Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that brings together the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. With tender chicken breasts glazed in a sticky honey-garlic sauce, this recipe transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into extraordinary culinary experiences. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, you’ll find yourself making it again and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until combined.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken; simmer for 3-5 minutes while basting to thicken the sauce.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg