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Flavorful Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts Recipe Easy Sticky Glaze Guide

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This honey garlic chicken breasts recipe features a sticky, sweet-savory glaze that is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170 g each), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1/4 cup honey (85 g), raw or regular
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with freshly ground black pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes (if using), and water until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side without moving until golden brown.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook the other side for 3 minutes; the chicken will not be fully cooked yet.
  5. Pour the prepared honey garlic glaze over the chicken. Lower heat to medium-low and spoon the sauce over the chicken as it simmers gently for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the sauce thickens and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
  6. Remove the pan from heat and let the chicken rest in the glaze for 2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before searing for a better crust. Keep heat medium-low when simmering glaze to prevent burning. Add a splash of water if glaze thickens too much. Let chicken rest after cooking for juicy results. Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free option.

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