Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Miracle is your go-to easy dinner idea that brings bold, sweet-savory flavor to the table in just 30 minutes. This quick weeknight recipe features juicy chicken breasts seared to perfection and coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze that’s rich with umami and just the right hint of spice. Ideal for healthy dinner ideas, family meals, or easy lunch prep, this is a food idea everyone will love.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup honey
4 garlic cloves minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly coat with cornstarch.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Lower heat and add garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds.
4. Add honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and simmer for 2 more minutes.
6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and parsley before serving.
Notes
Pound chicken evenly for faster, even cooking.
Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
Add red pepper flakes gradually if you prefer a mild heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy dinner, chicken recipe, quick chicken, honey garlic, 30-minute meals