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A serving of glazed honey garlic chicken on a plate, garnished with fresh herbs.

Quick Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts

This recipe provides a quick and flavorful way to prepare honey garlic chicken breasts, perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is pan-fried and then coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 breasts
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and simmer for 2-3 minutes, turning the chicken to coat evenly.
Serving
  1. Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Serve with rice or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal. Adjust honey and soy sauce to your taste preferences.