Honey Garlic Chicken Breast: Easy, Juicy Weeknight Delight
A quick and easy recipe for honey garlic chicken breast that delivers juicy, flavorful results for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, ginger, and pepper.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and pour the honey garlic mixture over them.
- Cook for 7-9 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey garlic mixture for 30 minutes prior to cooking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken Breast