Description
This Honey Glazed Chicken Skillet recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken breasts coated in a sweet and tangy honey glaze. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a perfect quick and flavorful dinner option that combines savory garlic, honey sweetness, and a hint of spice, all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Glaze and Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor before cooking.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil, allowing it to warm until shimmering but not smoking.
- Sear the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet and sear for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Melt Butter and Sauté Garlic: Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Create the Honey Glaze: Pour in honey, low-sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens slightly into a glaze.
- Glaze the Chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the honey glaze over them, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to warm through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately for a delicious meal.
Notes
- For spicier glaze, increase crushed red pepper flakes to 1 teaspoon.
- You can substitute chicken thighs if preferred; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Low-sodium soy sauce helps control salt content, but regular soy sauce can be used if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
