Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts – Easy Recipes for Dinner
These Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts are a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights. Made with juicy chicken breasts glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, this dish is full of bold flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes. Whether you're craving a comforting dinner or looking for healthy and easy recipes, this one hits the mark. Great for pairing with rice, veggies, or even tossed into a salad, it's also adaptable for the air fryer. If you love easy recipes with rotisserie chicken or are searching for easy grilled chicken recipes, this version is a delicious, homemade alternative. No need to order takeout when you’ve got this flavorful and simple recipe at your fingertips!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create four thinner cutlets.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken cutlets to the skillet and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 3–4 minutes, basting the chicken with the sauce until it thickens slightly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve hot.