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a honey garlic chicken breast over white rice on a plate with broccoli and a fork.
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Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts Recipe

This sweet and savory honey garlic chicken breast is seriously addictive. Made with soy sauce, honey, and fresh garlic.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 430kcal
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce *
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar **
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds total
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water

Optional Garnishes:

  • chopped green onion
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and garlic. Set aside.
    ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 4 cloves garlic
    whisking honey garlic sauce in a glass bowl.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
    salt and pepper, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    four raw chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper on a wooden cutting board.
  • Place the flour in a shallow dish.
    ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • Dredge each chicken breast in the flour until fully coated.
    dredging a raw chicken breast in flour.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Once heated, add in the chicken breasts, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
    four seared chicken breasts in a pan.
  • Add in the sauce and let it sizzle for a minute.
    seared chicken breasts topped with honey garlic sauce in a pan.
  • Turn the heat down to low, cover the pan, and let the chicken simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In a small dish, mix the cornstarch and water into a slurry.
    1 teaspoon cornstarch
    holding a cornstarch slurry in a small bowl over a pan of honey garlic chicken breasts.
  • Uncover the pan, add in the slurry, and stir until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve the chicken topped with extra sauce from the pan and a sprinkle of chopped green onion and sesame seeds.
    chopped green onion, sesame seeds
    a honey garlic chicken breast on a plate with rice and broccoli.

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Notes

*You can use tamari or coconut aminos instead.
**You can use white wine or apple cider vinegar in a pinch.
Tips:
  • If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them horizontally into cutlets or gently pound them to an even thickness. This guarantees they cook through quickly and evenly without drying out.
  • When dredging the chicken breasts, be sure to really cover them fully. If some spots are unevenly dredged, the chicken won't cook properly.
  • Honey can darken fast. If your sauce starts caramelizing too quickly, add a splash of water or stock to loosen it before thickening. This keeps the sauce from burning or turning bitter.
  • Make sure your chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 165°F before serving!
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in the juices.
  • Nutritional information does not include optional garnishes.
Storage: Store honey garlic chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1635mg | Potassium: 909mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg