Honey Glazed Chicken Breast
If you need a fast, flavorful dinner, this Honey Glazed Chicken Breast delivers. Juicy chicken is coated in a sticky honey-garlic glaze that cooks right in the skillet, so there’s no marinating and minimal prep. It’s quick, family-friendly, and perfect for adding a little excitement to your weeknight chicken dinners.
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Honey Glazed Chicken Breast Recipe
This might be my new favorite chicken breast recipe; in fact, my whole family is smitten with it (my teenage son hasn’t stopped requesting it). It’s an easy request to say “yes” to because it’s so simple to make and quick to prepare.
The sauce here is perfection, so all you need is a bed of cooked white rice and simple veggies like Roasted Cauliflower to go with it. It’s perfect for any busy weeknight, but the sauce makes it taste fancy.
Chicken is one of my favorite lean proteins to cook and eat, from Baked Chicken Breast to Air Fryer Whole Chicken. It’s simple to prepare, and you can change it up in so many different ways to keep dinner interesting.
Honey Chicken Ingredients
Turn a package of chicken into a perfectly sweet-and-savory dinner with just a few pantry staples.
- Chicken breast – about 1.5lbs or 3 medium breasts. Ideally, they are of similar sizes to cook evenly
- Flour – helps the sauce to thicken and stick to the chicken. Swap with GF 1:1 flour or cornstarch for gluten-free Honey-Glazed Chicken
- Butter – helps add richness and body to the sauce.
- Garlic – 4 minced cloves – what incredible savory flavor to offset the sweetness of the honey
- Apple cider vinegar – tangy acidity that bridges the sweetness and the savory richness of the sauce. Swap with rice wine vinegar or even white vinegar.
- Soy sauce – Salty and flavorful!
- Honey – the perfect level of sweetness for the glaze. You can easily substitutute with maple syrup, and it works just as well.
Can I Use a Different Cut of Chicken?
It’s easy to swap the chicken breast with chicken thighs if that’s what you have on hand. Thighs should reach a final temperature of 170-175˚F. You can also use chicken tenders, which cook faster, just keep an eye on your pan to be sure you don’t overcook.
How to Make Honey Glazed Chicken Breasts
This 15-minute glazed honey chicken breast recipe has such incredible finger-lickin’ flavor, so it’s sure to be your new favorite!
- Score the chicken – Use a sharp knife to make criss-cross lines through the top of the chicken breasts. This is called the cross-hatch method. It helps the chicken cook faster, more evenly, and also allows the seasonings and glaze to penetrate into the chicken for more flavor.
- Season and dredge – sprinkle salt and pepper, and then press the chicken lightly into a plate of flour. Shake off the excess.
- Sear the chicken in butter in a large skillet, score-side down over medium-heat for 5 minutes, and then flip to cook another 4 minutes on the other side. The chicken should be almost cooked through, or about 10-15 degrees before the final cooking temperature.
Natasha’s Pro Tip to Prevent Butter Splatter
When melting the butter, swirl the pan until the butter is melted. This helps prevent sputtering from the milk solids being trapped under the fat.
- Make the Glaze – add the remaining butter and garlic and stir for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir and simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until thickened, spooning it over the chicken as it cooks. When the chicken is cooked through (165°F), remove it from the heat.
- Finish – plate the chicken breast by spooning sauce over the top, and then sprinkle fresh chives.
Honey Glazed Chicken Breast
This versatile honey-glazed chicken breast recipe is the perfect headliner to a tasty meal, so try these easy side dishes to build a complete menu.
- White Rice, or Quinoa
- Fried Rice
- Mashed Potatoes
- Korean Carrot Salad
- Vegetable Stir Fry
- Asian Chopped Salad
- Roasted Broccoli
If you’re wondering what to make with chicken breast, this recipe is the perfect answer! Glazed Honey Chicken Breast cooks up in 15 minutes and just needs simple sides for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal. Try this recipe, and I know it will become part of your weekly rotation!
