Description
This Sweet and Savory Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors with tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked in a sticky, flavorful honey garlic sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal weeknight meal that combines the sweetness of honey with the savory notes of soy sauce and garlic for a delicious and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, preparing the pan for cooking the chicken.
- Season and cook chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce: While the chicken is cooking, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a small bowl until well combined.
- Add sauce to chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken beautifully.
- Serve: Serve the chicken breasts hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or green onions for added freshness and color.
Notes
- To ensure even cooking, pound thicker chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt in the dish.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Pair this dish with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
