Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts are juicy and tender chicken pieces cooked in a sweet and savory garlic sauce. This quick and delicious dish perfectly balances the natural sweetness of honey with rich garlic flavor, ideal for an easy weeknight dinner that’s both flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with black pepper. Cook chicken breasts for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Prepare Sauce Base: Stir in honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar into the skillet. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer to blend the flavors.
- Thicken Sauce: Add the cornstarch and water mixture to the skillet. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Coat Chicken with Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the thickened sauce over the chicken to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to heat the chicken through and meld flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish with chopped parsley or green onions before serving. Serve hot for best taste.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick to the sauce.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
