Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts 

This dish features tender chicken breasts glazed in a rich honey garlic sauce. The combination of sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and aromatic garlic creates a mouthwatering glaze that perfectly complements the chicken. It's a quick and satisfying meal, ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• ¼ cup honey

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

• 2 teaspoons water

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, sesame seeds

 Directions

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

   • Place the flour in a shallow dish and dredge each chicken breast until fully coated.

2. Cook the Chicken:

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.

   • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In the same skillet, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic.

   • Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

4. Thicken the Sauce:

   • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.

   • Add the slurry to the simmering sauce and stir until the sauce thickens.

5. Combine Chicken and Sauce:

   • Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, turning them to coat in the sauce.

   • Simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes to heat through.

6. Serve:

   • Serve the chicken breasts topped with the sauce.

   • Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 430 kcal

• Protein: 51g

• Fat: 13g

• Carbohydrates: 25g

• Fiber: 1g

• Sugar: 18g

• Sodium: 1635mg

• Cholesterol: 145mg

• Potassium: 909mg

• Calcium: 24mg

• Iron: 2mg