Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts
Honey garlic chicken breasts are a quick and flavorful dinner made with juicy chicken coated in a sweet and savory garlic sauce. This honey garlic chicken breasts recipe is perfect for easy weeknight meals and family dinners.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 –3 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch optional, for thickening
- Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar, stirring to combine.
- Add cornstarch slurry if a thicker sauce is desired.
- Return chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce.
- Simmer for a few minutes until sauce thickens.
- Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Adjust honey and soy sauce to balance sweetness and saltiness.
- Add a splash of water when reheating if sauce thickens.
- Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.