Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts: A Simple Recipe for Juicy Perfection
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 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
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Instructions:
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, sesame oil, red pepper flakes (if using), and black pepper until smooth.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and cover. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (ideally 2-4 hours).
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Simmer leftover marinade in the skillet until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Slice chicken against the grain and drizzle with the thickened sauce before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg