Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts
A quick and flavorful dish featuring chicken breasts marinated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish, pouring the marinade over them. Make sure they are well-coated.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve with rice or vegetables.
Notes
For a variation, substitute honey with maple syrup or use low-sodium soy sauce. This recipe can also be adapted for pork, tofu, or shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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