Description
These Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts are a quick and easy stovetop recipe that delivers tender, juicy chicken in a sweet and savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic. Add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and thyme. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish the dish: Return chicken to the skillet, coat in sauce, and heat through. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor before cooking.
- Serve with rice or vegetables.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 95 milligrams
