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Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts Recipe

Honey garlic chicken breasts recipe in a skillet coated in sticky soy honey glaze with sesame seeds
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A sweet and savory honey garlic chicken breast recipe made with soy sauce, honey, and fresh garlic. Sticky, glossy, and ready in just 35 minutes with simple pantry ingredients the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 teaspoons cold water (slurry)
  • Chopped green onion (optional garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic until fully combined. Set aside.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Add the flour to a shallow dish. Press each chicken breast into the flour and coat all sides evenly.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes until shimmering.
  5. Add the chicken breasts and cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden brown.
  6. Pour the sauce into the pan and let it sizzle for 1 minute.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Mix the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth.
  9. Uncover the pan, pour in the slurry, and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy.
  10. Remove from heat. Rest 5 minutes, then top with pan sauce, green onion, and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
  • Thick chicken breasts should be sliced horizontally into cutlets for faster, more even cooking.
  • If the sauce darkens too quickly, add a splash of water or chicken broth to loosen it.
  • Always confirm internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F before serving.
  • Chicken thighs can be substituted for an even juicier result.

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