Honey Garlic Chicken Breast

Name: Honey Garlic Chicken Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 Chicken Breast; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 4 tbsps Butter; 2 tbsps Garlic (minced); 1 tsp Vinegar; 4-5 tbsps Honey; Parsley (finely chopped for garnish)

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Looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe that you can whip up on a weeknight? This honey garlic chicken breast is a great choice.

The super savory and delicious sauce on the chicken comes together with just a few pantry staples, and you’ll barely need 15 minutes to make it.

super delicious honey garlic chicken breast

Healthy, versatile and super filling, this is one dish you’ve got to try your hands at.

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Ingredients For the Recipe
How to Make the Honey Garlic Chicken Breast
Frequently Asked Questions
Tips & Tricks to Make the Honey Garlic Chicken Breast
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Ingredients For the Recipe

You’ll need just a handful of simple ingredients to make the honey garlic chicken breast.

Chicken breast: 3
Salt: ½ tsp
Black pepper powder: ½ tsp
Butter: 2 tablespoon + 2 tbsp
Garlic (minced): 2 tbsp
Vinegar: 1 tsp
Honey: 4-5 tbsp
Parsley (finely chopped): For garnish

How to Make the Honey Garlic Chicken Breast

Once you have all your ingredients ready, here’s what you’ll need to do to make the honey garlic chicken breast.

Place the chicken breasts on a wooden board and make slits into them diagonal and then again from the opposite side.

Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken breast and massage them with the seasoning. Make sure the seasonings enter the slits of the chicken breast. Keep them aside once done.

Heat 2 tablespoon butter in a non-stick pan. Add the chicken breast to the pan and cook both sides for 1 minute on each side.

To the same pan, add another 2 tablespoon of butter and add in the garlic. You can move the chicken breasts to the side of the pan while cooking the garlic in the center.

Next, add vinegar and mix.

Add in the honey next and mix well. The sauce will start simmering. Cover the chicken breast with the sauce and keep cooking for another 2-3 minutes over a low flame.

Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate and pour the sauce from the pan over it.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Else Can I Add to the Honey Garlic Chicken Breast?

In addition to the chicken breasts, you can also add veggies like cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, carrots and baby corn into the mix. You’ll now have a side dish that packs in lots of protein and fiber, all in one pan.

How Do I Store the Leftovers?

Your leftovers can last for 2-3 days when stored correctly in the refrigerator. Use an airtight container to store the chicken, and then reheat it in a pan over low heat with some water.

Tips & Tricks to Make the Honey Garlic Chicken Breast

While making this dish is super easy, you might also want to take note of these little tips and tricks to nail the recipe.

I’ve used chicken breasts for the recipe, but you could also try using other cuts of chicken like thighs or drumsticks if you want to.
If you want the chicken to have a nice crispy outer, you can dust it with some all purpose flour before you pan fry it. This will also help the chicken soak up all of that delicious sauce nicely.
To add a bit of heat to the honey garlic sauce, you can also add some crushed red pepper flakes or a pinch or two of cayenne pepper.
If you don’t have fresh garlic, you can use some granulated garlic instead.
I would also recommend making a little extra sauce than you need. You can then drizzle this sauce over the top right when you serve, and it can just complete the dish beautifully when you team it up with some steamed veggies or rice.
Don’t forget to sprinkle the dish with lots of chopped cilantro before you serve it.

Serving Ideas & Suggestions

The best way to enjoy this honey garlic chicken breast is to pair it with some steamed rice and veggies of your choice.

Since the dish has predominant Asian flavors, I would recommend serving it with some fried rice or noodles.

If you’re looking for a nice low carb option, you could also pair it with some cauliflower rice if you want to.

If you enjoyed trying your hands at this easy recipe, and are inspired to try some more easy and flavorful chicken dishes, here are a few good ideas to try out.

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