Description
Indulge in the sweet and savory delight of Quick Honey Garlic Chicken. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious honey garlic glaze, making it perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a flavorful meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Dive into this culinary experience that’s as comforting as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Mince the garlic and gather all ingredients.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined. Set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Add Garlic: During the last minute of cooking, add minced garlic to infuse flavor without burning.
- Simmer with Sauce: Pour sauce over chicken and let it simmer for 5 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Serve: Plate the chicken, drizzle remaining sauce on top, and sprinkle with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg