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A serving of glazed honey garlic chicken on a plate, garnished with fresh herbs.

Quick Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts

These quick and easy honey garlic chicken breasts are perfect for a weeknight meal, featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory glaze. Ready in under 40 minutes, they're a delicious and satisfying option for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 0.0 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth to create the sauce.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the seasoned chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside; pour the prepared honey garlic sauce into the hot skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens.
  3. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, turning to coat them evenly with the thickened honey garlic glaze.
  4. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with sesame seeds or sliced green onions.

Notes

Serve these delicious honey garlic chicken breasts with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables for a complete meal. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in half the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.