Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet and savory with honey garlic chicken breasts. This easy-to-make dish features juicy chicken coated in a flavorful honey-garlic glaze that will impress your family and friends alike. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe allows for customization with your favorite vegetables. With minimal prep and pantry-friendly ingredients, you’ll have a restaurant-quality meal ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Sear marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour remaining marinade into the pan to thicken and coat the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Let rest briefly before slicing and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg