Honey Chicken
Honey Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a sweet and savory glaze, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This easy-to-follow recipe will have your kitchen filled with mouthwatering aromas, and each bite will take you back to cherished memories of home-cooked meals. Serve it over rice or alongside fresh veggies for a complete meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Gather all ingredients and mince the garlic.
- 2. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- 3. Create the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey and soy sauce. Pour over cooked chicken.
- 4. Simmer: Let everything simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 5. Garnish & serve: Top with sesame seeds if desired, and serve hot over rice or with steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 538mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg