The Best Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
A quick, weeknight-friendly chicken dish featuring a glossy honey-garlic glaze. The chicken sears on the stovetop, finishes briefly in the oven, and comes out tender with a flavorful sweet-savory sauce.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Chopped scallions, to taste (optional)
Sauce
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Set your oven to 400°F and position the rack in the upper third.
- In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth. Keep nearby.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create four thin cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Warm the olive oil and butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Allow it to heat for a minute or two.
- Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, or until both sides are nicely browned.
- Whisk the sauce again, then pour it into the pan around the chicken. Let it simmer for about 30 seconds.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, spoon a bit of the bubbling sauce over the chicken, and move the pan to the oven. Bake for 4–5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F and the sauce thickens slightly. (Avoid baking longer or the sauce may scorch.)
- Serve right away, adding extra sauce from the pan over each piece. Sprinkle with chopped scallions if you like.
Notes
Notes
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An instant-read thermometer helps ensure the chicken stays juicy and safely cooked.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, sear the chicken first, then transfer everything to a baking dish for the final bake.