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A close-up of perfectly cooked honey garlic chicken breasts glazed with a shiny, golden sauce, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, plated on a white plate with vibrant vegetables in the background.

Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts Recipe – Recipe By Me

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Enjoy a deliciously simple and flavorful Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe that combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory garlic honey glaze. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, this easy chicken dish guarantees juiciness, caramelized perfection, and incredible taste in just minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional but recommended)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper; pound to an even thickness if desired.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the sauce.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 3-5 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken and allowing it to thicken and caramelize.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Use chicken thighs for a juicier, more tender result.
  • Adjust cooking time based on chicken size and thickness.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer longer until desired consistency is reached.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (with gluten-free soy sauce)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 330 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 720 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg