ts Glazed with Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make pan-seared chicken breast recipe glazed with a sticky and flavorful honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory glaze enhanced by garlic and a hint of chili, garnished with fresh parsley or sesame seeds for added texture and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (680 g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey (85 g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30 ml)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice (15 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Optional Garnish
- Chopped parsley
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Sear the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar (or lemon juice), and chili flakes if using, ensuring the ingredients are well combined.
- Simmer the sauce with chicken: Pour the honey garlic sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, spooning the thickening sauce over the chicken to coat it evenly.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from heat, drizzle extra sauce from the skillet over the top, garnish with chopped parsley or sesame seeds, and serve warm with your choice of sides.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of chili flakes according to your preferred spice level or omit them for a milder taste.
- Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking; pounding to an even thickness if necessary helps.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm the chicken is cooked safely to 165°F (74°C).
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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