Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts glazed with a sweet and savory mixture of honey and soy sauce, accented by garlic and optional red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small ½ inch cubes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnishes
- Sliced green onions
- Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Chopped peanuts
- Lime wedges to squeeze over chicken
- Sriracha drizzle (if desired)
Instructions
Cooking
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Swirl the oil to ensure an even coating across the bottom of the pan.
- Add the cubed chicken breasts to the skillet, spreading them out in a single layer for even cooking. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Let the chicken sauté without stirring for a few minutes, allowing it to form a golden-brown crust.
- Once the chicken is starting to brown, stir it to cook it through evenly. Cook until no longer pink inside.
- Reduce heat to low, add the minced garlic to the skillet, and stir gently, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the honey and soy sauce, stirring to coat the chicken evenly and allow it to bubble gently.
- Let the chicken simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking.
- Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions, parsley or cilantro, and peanuts. Squeeze lime over the top and drizzle with Sriracha if desired.
Notes
Serve with steamed rice or quinoa, or use leftovers in salads or wraps. For a thicker sauce, simmer longer but avoid drying out.