Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe offers a deliciously simple and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken breasts seared to perfection and glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that satisfies with minimal ingredients and fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a small amount of oil. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown on the outside. Once seared, remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and set them aside.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant but not browned. Stir in the soy sauce and honey, mixing thoroughly to combine all the flavors into a smooth sauce.
- Simmer: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and let everything simmer together for about 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to a glaze-like consistency.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking and easier preparation.
- Adjust honey and soy sauce quantities to suit your taste preferences for sweetness or saltiness.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Make sure not to burn the garlic while sautéing, as it can turn bitter.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
