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This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast is tender, juicy, and coated in a simple honey garlic sauce, all made in the same skillet. It’s ready in about 30 minutes, making it an easy weeknight dinner. I love serving it with mashed sweet potatoes and roasted broccoli, but it also goes really well with rice, quinoa, or a simple salad.
As a mom of five, quick dinners are something I make all the time, and this is one of those chicken recipes I can always count on. It uses simple ingredients, cooks in one skillet, and the honey garlic sauce makes plain chicken breast so much more flavorful. As a certified nutrition coach, I also like that it’s easy to pair with different vegetables and grains depending on what I have on hand.
There are endless ways to prepare chicken, but this honey-glazed chicken recipe is one of my favorites. The chicken comes out so tender and juicy, and it’s just really easy to make. Made with simple ingredients and ready in just under 30 minutes.
I love serving it with some mashed sweet potatoes and some air-fryer broccoli.
Recipe summary
- Simple and easy: No complicated list of ingredients needed to make this easy honey garlic chicken recipe. Easy to make too and ready in just 30 minutes tops.
- Meal-prep friendly: If you meal prep, this honey chicken recipe is for you. Slice the chicken up and pair it with some baked sweet potatoes and a side of veggies! They store well too!
Ingredients you will need
Below is a list of ingredients you will need to make this recipe. Full measurements are listed further down in the recipe card.
- Chicken Breast: I use four boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 5 ounces each. If your chicken breasts are very thick, pound them to an even thickness so they cook evenly.
- Honey: This gives the sauce its sweet, sticky flavor. You can use maple syrup instead, although the flavor will be slightly different.
- Fresh Garlic: Fresh garlic makes a big difference in this sauce. It adds that strong garlic flavor that pairs so well with the honey.
- Soy Sauce: I recommend low-sodium soy sauce so the sauce doesn’t become too salty. You can also use tamari or coconut aminos.
- Chicken Broth: A little chicken broth helps create the sauce and keeps it from becoming too thick. Vegetable broth works too.
- Flour: I use gluten-free flour to help thicken the sauce, but all-purpose flour works just as well. Cornstarch can also be used.
- Lemon-Pepper Seasoning: This adds a little brightness and seasoning to the chicken before it goes into the skillet. If you don’t have lemon-pepper seasoning, you can use regular black pepper and a little lemon zest.
How to make honey garlic chicken
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken: Next, season the chicken with salt and lemon-pepper seasoning on both sides.
- Cook the chicken: Cook over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
- Make the honey garlic sauce: Next, to the same preheated skillet, make the sauce: add the garlic and cook for no more than 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, gluten-free flour, and honey, and whisk well, or until no visible lumps remain.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon over the honey garlic sauce. Continue to cook for a minute or two, just until hot.
- Serve: Finally, serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Frequently asked questions
As long as you avoid frying chicken, you are safe! The best and healthiest way to cook your chicken breast is to either grill or bake it. You can also sauté chicken on your grill top with a small amount of oil.
Yes. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work well in this recipe. The cooking time may vary depending on their size.
Cook chicken breast until the thickest part reaches 165°F. An instant-read thermometer is the easiest way to check.
Yes. Honey gives this recipe its classic sweet flavor, but you can use maple syrup if needed.
Yes. You can use cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Start with a smaller amount and add more if needed.
Yes. You can marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to a few hours before cooking. I wouldn’t leave it overnight because the sauce contains honey and soy sauce, which can make the chicken brown quickly in the skillet.
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- Do not cook the chicken on high heat to prevent it from drying out. It will cook too fat and turn out rubbery.
- Use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder.
- Use other proteins if you like. Consider shrimp or salmon.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce if you prefer.
- Serve this honey garlic chicken with white rice, brown rice, or quinoa. For a low-carb option, serve with cauliflower rice instead.
Easy Variations
- Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes or a little sriracha to the sauce.
- Use chicken thighs: Swap the chicken breast for boneless, skinless thighs.
- Add ginger: Fresh grated ginger works really well with the honey and garlic.
- Add sesame: Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the chicken before serving.
- Use maple syrup: Swap the honey for maple syrup for a slightly different flavor.
- Add vegetables: Toss some broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas into the skillet toward the end of cooking.
Recipes you may like
- Honey Glazed Salmon
- Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken
- Onion Ring Chips
- Creamy Chicken Mushroom Soup
- Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
- Beef Stew
- Sauteed Mushroom
- Kung Pao Shrimp
If you love the flavors in this recipe, try my Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep next. It’s made with chicken bites, broccoli, and quinoa and is perfect for making ahead.
Thank you so much for being here and for cooking along with me. If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out. Leave a comment and ⭐️ rating below.
Honey Garlic Chicken Breast
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 chicken breasts, about 5 oz each
- 2 Teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Sauce:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon gluten-free flour
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Heat the 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the 4 chicken breasts with Kosher salt and ground pepper and 2 Teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning on both sides.
- Cook the chicken for about 5 to 6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the thickest part reaches 165°F. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Next, to the same preheated skillet, make the sauce: add the 4 garlic cloves and cook for no more than 1 minute. Add the 1/4 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon gluten-free flour, 1/4 cup honey and whisk well, or until no visible lumps.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon over the honey garlic sauce. Continue to cook for a minute or two, just until hot.
- Serve immediately garnished with 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Pound thick chicken breasts to an even thickness so they cook evenly.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Low-sodium soy sauce is recommended.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breast.
- Cornstarch can be used instead of flour to thicken the sauce.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for some heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently to prevent the chicken from drying out.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, potatoes, or your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I love this recipe!! It’s fabulous. I meal prepped for the week and I’m struggling to not eat it all right now! Thanks so much
Thanks so much. Glad you loved it.
Can you Marinate this in the sauce before you bake? Would that. make the flavor better?
You can definitely marinate it yes.
This recipe was super easy to make and my husband loved it! A new favorite for sure!
Thanks. Glad you loved it.
Made it, delicious!!
Question:Calories mentioned is for all 4 breasts?
Hi Sandra. It is per serving. So one breast
didn’t have it on chicken , but i used the sauce as a glaze for my seitan i had made and it was great , i’m sure its great on chicken as well its just what i had planned already. definitely bookmarking this one.
Thanks for the feedback
I’m grateful that I saw this post. Thank you for sharing these healthy recipes with honey.
OMG so yummy!!! Only added about half the honey and it worked fantastic. 10/10
Perfect! Thank you
Hi. delicious. Sorry. I am the zee king of substitution. Changed lemon to 1 tsp of seasoning, 1 tsp lemon juice. No honey, 2 oz sherry. I really liked the gluten free flour…
Nice. Thanks
Really good!!!
This was one of the best and easy chicken dishes I’ve ever made.
Thanks
This was so easy to prepare and I am sure I will be making these for get togethers many times in the future. I will let you know how they came out and I plan on checking out a lot more of your recipes. Thank you!!!
Thank you!
It was so good and so flavorful and very easy !!
Amazing! Thanks for the feedback