Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts
Deliciously sweet and savory Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts that are quick to make, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional: garlic powder, onion powder for seasoning
- Optional: rice vinegar and grated ginger for sauce depth
- Optional: cornstarch for thickening the sauce
- Olive oil for cooking
- Optional: unsalted butter for finishing the sauce
- Garnishes: fresh parsley or cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and pound them to an even thickness. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Make Honey Garlic Sauce: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and optional ingredients.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and sear chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through.
- Thicken Sauce: Simmer the sauce, add cornstarch slurry, and stir until thickened; optionally add butter.
- Coat and Serve: Return chicken to pan, coat in sauce, let rest, slice, and garnish to serve.
Notes
Let the chicken rest after cooking for juicier meat. Feel free to customize based on your taste preferences.