Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts are a quick and flavorful dish that transforms your weeknight dinner into a delightful feast. This easy recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish stands out for its simplicity and tantalizing taste. Serve it over rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, and sear the chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in soy sauce and honey, mixing well.
- Simmer: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes or until cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 140mg