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Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts – Chicken Recipes Made Simple

You know how some dinners just feel like they hug you back? That’s what this honey garlic chicken does. I remember the first time I made it, I had no idea how something so simple could taste this good. The sweetness of the honey meets the rich garlic in a way that makes you want to lick the spoon before anyone catches you. And don’t even get me started on how tender those chicken breasts turn out. This dish is one of those recipes with chicken breasts that works on a busy weeknight or even when you’ve got friends coming over and you want to look like you’ve got your life together. It’s a recipe with chicken breasts that doesn’t dry them out, and that alone feels like winning the kitchen lottery. Honestly, it’s the kind of recipe for chicken breasts I wish I had learned years ago. So if you’re collecting Honey Chicken Recipes, this is the one to pin, bookmark, or scribble on the back of a grocery list. It’s one of those recipes chicken lovers will come back to again and again, because it’s a recipe for chicken breasts that doesn’t just feed you, it makes you happy. And that’s the kind of cooking I want in my kitchen.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken recipes, Honey Chicken Recipes, recipe for chicken breasts, recipe with chicken breasts, recipes chicken, recipes for chicken breasts, recipes with chicken breasts
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Camila

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Place chicken in the skillet and cook for about 6–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
  5. Pour the honey-garlic mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
  6. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken until it thickens slightly.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.