Description
This Sweet and Savory Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe features tender boneless chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce with a hint of soy and tangy Dijon mustard. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect blend of sweet and savory for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the heated skillet. Cook each side for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce: While the chicken is cooking, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a small bowl until well combined.
- Simmer with sauce: Once the chicken is cooked through, pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Let it simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken beautifully.
- Serve: Serve the chicken breasts hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chopped green onions if desired for added flavor and color.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- For an extra crispy texture, you can briefly broil the chicken after simmering in the sauce.
- Serve with steamed rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables to complete the meal.
- Substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce by varying the honey and lemon juice to taste.
