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

Quick way to grow 4 Honey Garlic Chicken breasts

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to prepare honey garlic chicken breasts, perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is pan-seared and then simmered in a flavorful honey garlic sauce until tender and glazed.
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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 Ingredients
  • 4 large chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
Garnish (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions sliced

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels; season 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 and sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  2. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and bring to a simmer.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  4. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce.
  5. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Serving
  1. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey garlic sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of garlic and honey to your taste preference.