Honey Garlic Chicken
Tender chicken breasts seared until golden, then finished in a sticky honey garlic sauce with the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. This easy skillet dinner is ready in just 15 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast about 3 large
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, chicken broth, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness (about ¾ inch). Pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix salt, pepper, and garlic powder together. Season both sides of the chicken.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through.
- Push chicken to one side. Add a splash of oil and the minced garlic to the center. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce and swirl to coat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Turn chicken to coat in the sauce. Serve immediately, drizzled with extra sauce. Garnish with green onions or fresh parsley.
Notes
- Even thickness matters. Pounding the chicken ensures it cooks evenly so you get juicy chicken throughout, not dry edges.
- Internal temperature. Chicken is done when it reaches 165°F on a meat thermometer.
- Sauce consistency. The sauce is ready when it's glossy and coats the back of a spoon. If it's too thin, remove the chicken and let the sauce simmer for another minute.
- Don't burn the honey. Keep the heat at medium once you add the sauce. High heat will cause the honey to scorch.
- Other cuts. Boneless thighs need 5-6 minutes per side. Chicken tenders need about 2 minutes per side.
- Storage. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of broth to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1156mg | Potassium: 902mg | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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