30 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken
30 Minute Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that transforms busy weeknights into memorable family meals. Featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, this recipe delivers an irresistible flavor experience in just half an hour. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C). Serve with rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize by adding veggies like bell peppers or broccoli to the skillet for added nutrition. For extra heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes into the sauce.