Description
Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious, sweet-savory glaze infused with garlic. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe promises to impress your guests and satisfy your family’s cravings. With its aromatic notes filling your kitchen, each bite delivers a burst of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether paired with rice, noodles, or vegetables, this dish is sure to become a beloved favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Mince the garlic and pat the chicken dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, and minced garlic until combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes on each side until browned.
- Pour the honey-garlic mixture over the seared chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Once glazed, remove from heat and sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg