Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts: A Simple Recipe for Juicy Perfection
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Vegetable oil for cooking
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, sesame oil, red pepper flakes (if using), and black pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade; cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add marinated chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste occasionally with leftover marinade.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest before slicing. Simmer any remaining marinade in the skillet until thickened.
- Serve sliced chicken with the glaze poured over it.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg