Description
Succulent chicken breasts coated in a sweet, savory, and sticky honey garlic glaze, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic for the sauce.
2. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour sauce into the skillet and simmer for 1-2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits. (Optionally, thicken with cornstarch slurry if desired for a thicker glaze).
4. Return chicken to the skillet, coating thoroughly with sauce. Transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
5. Remove from oven, transfer chicken to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest 5-10 minutes. Slice chicken, if desired, and serve with remaining sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs or sesame seeds if available.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F (74°C).
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
Serve with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
To make the glaze thicker, add a slurry of 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water to the sauce while simmering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg