Description
A quick and easy dish featuring tender chicken breasts glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. Stir well to create a marinade.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the seasoned chicken breasts.
- Cook each side for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken the glaze.
- Serve hot over rice or alongside vegetables. Enjoy!
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute coconut aminos for soy sauce. Use any neutral oil in place of olive oil. Consider adding a sprinkle of sesame seeds or fresh cilantro as a garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meals, chicken recipes