Description
Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate your dinner experience. This easy-to-make dish features succulent chicken breasts coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings. Serve it alongside rice or vegetables for a complete meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, searing each side for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken and reduce heat to low. Simmer for another 10 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve hot with rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg