These Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts are made in one pan with basic pantry ingredients. The perfect quick and easy chicken dinner!
Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts
You know, it wasn’t that long ago I uploaded my Honey Garlic Pork Chops. But can you ever really have too much honey garlic?! Absolutely not no. Hence here we are, similar recipe but this time with the glorious chicken breast!
I love this recipe for so many different reasons, mainly because it’s outrageously delicious, but also because it’s so darn quick and easy to make! 15mins and some pantry staples is all you’ll need.
How to prep honey garlic chicken breasts (quick summary)
- Bring two chicken breasts to room temp.
- Slice through the centre to make 4 even sized breasts.
- Coat in olive oil, onion & garlic powder, salt & pepper.
- Fry for a few mins each side until golden and just cooked through the centre.
- Remove from pan.
Honey Garlic Sauce
This sauce itself is actually incredibly simple. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Honey
- Garlic
- Soy Sauce
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Fresh Thyme
- Butter
I recommend using runny honey (as opposed to the firm kind you can get) to ensure the sauce doesn’t go clumpy. I also highly recommend light soy sauce as opposed to dark.
How to make Honey Garlic Sauce (quick summary)
- Melt butter in the pan.
- Add garlic and slightly brown.
- Pour in honey, soy sauce and apple cider vinegar, then add thyme and seasoning.
- Simmer then add back in chicken.
Once the sauce has thickened, turn the heat off as you baste the chicken. You don’t want the chicken to overcook and dry out!
Right, gimme that spoon.
And there we have it! An incredibly quick, super easy and ever so delicious chicken dinner ready for the taking!
What to serve with honey garlic chicken?
Potatoes: Mustard Mash | Roasted Baby Potatoes | Goose Fat Roast Potatoes | Oven Baked Chips.
Veg: Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower | Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots | Garlic Green Beans.
Hey, whilst you’re here why not check out my other recipes?
One Pan Chicken Dinner Recipes
- Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
- Spanish Style Chicken Orzo
- Herb Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
- Spanish Chicken Tray Bake
- Chicken Piccata
Alrighty, let’s tuck into this honey garlic chicken recipe shall we!?
How to make Honey Garlic Chicken (Full Recipe & Video)
Honey Garlic Chicken
Equipment:
- 12" Skillet & Wooden Spoon
- Sharp Knife & Chopping Board
Ingredients (check list):
- 2x 9oz/250g Chicken Breasts
- 1/4 cup / 70g Honey
- 3 tbsp / 45g / 1.6oz Butter
- 2 cloves of Garlic, minced
- 1.5 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 1 sprig of Fresh Thyme
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp each: Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (plus more to taste)
Instructions:
- Allow your chicken to come to room temp, then slice through the centre to create 4 even sized breasts. Coat in 1/2 tsp onion powder, garlic powder, salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper and 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Fry over medium heat 3-4mins each side (or until golden and just cooked through the centre, don't overcook) then remove from the pan.
- Melt in 3 tbsp butter, then add 2 cloves of minced garlic. Stir until the garlic just begins to brown (careful, this will happen quickly!) then pour in 1/4cup/70g honey, 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1 tbsp light soy sauce. Add fresh thyme and season to taste.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for a couple of minutes then add back in your chicken. Turn off the heat and spoon over the sauce to fully coat. Enjoy!
Quick 1 min demo!
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20 Comments
Susan
August 4, 2021 at 5:27 pmThis was delicious!!! I made it with creamed spinach on the side and the two together was amazing!
That’s for the recipe can’t wait to try another of yours
Chris Collins
August 5, 2021 at 2:41 pmOoo I bet that was delicious with creamed spinach! C.x
Harriet Oliver
April 10, 2021 at 8:39 pmThis was so delicious. Even my fussy children said PLEASE MAKE THIS AGAIN. I served it with buttery mash and petits pois for a cosy, rainy Friday night supper and it was GREAT.
Chris Collins
April 11, 2021 at 11:31 amThat’s so awesome to hear, Harriet! Thanks so much for popping back for a review 🙂
Kim Nemergut
February 16, 2021 at 12:30 pmInstant favorite recipe! Followed recipe exactly (with the exception of pounding the chicken breasts thin instead of cutting in half, since I found chicken breasts that weren’t gigantic for once). What a quick, easy-to-follow, and incredibly delicious recipe!! Thank you for sharing this!! The sauce was delicious on everything else on the plate. Cooked up nicely in a cast iron skillet. Will turn to this recipe over and over again in the future for a lovely meal!
Chris Collins
February 16, 2021 at 6:08 pmThis is so great to hear, Kim! Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks so much for popping back for a review 🙂
Jim Buerster
August 11, 2020 at 10:49 pmThe sauce is fantastic!! Took me a little longer to prep, but well worth the time. I will need to double the sauce recipe, it taste great over rice.
Chris Collins
August 13, 2020 at 5:39 pmThanks Jim! Glad it went down well 🙂
Erin
April 28, 2020 at 1:05 amSo easy and very delicious!! Thanks for sharing ☺️
Chris Collins
April 28, 2020 at 10:02 amYou’re so welcome, Erin! Thanks for popping back and reviewing 🙂
Amy
October 21, 2019 at 12:55 pmThe glaze on that chicken looks fantastic!
Chris Collins
October 21, 2019 at 2:30 pmThanks Amy! 🙂
Annie @ Annie's Noms
October 21, 2019 at 12:12 pmI’m always looking for new ways to make chicken for dinner – I must try this as it looks fabulous! My husband would love it too!
Chris Collins
October 21, 2019 at 2:30 pmEnjoy! 🙂
kim
October 21, 2019 at 11:57 amWhat a delicious recipe! This is definitely going on my dinner menu!
Chris Collins
October 21, 2019 at 2:30 pmEnjoy!!
Natalie
October 21, 2019 at 11:42 amI love honey and garlic together! This chicken looks so moist and delicious!
Chris Collins
October 21, 2019 at 2:30 pmIt’s the best combo isn’t it!?
Danielle Wolter
October 21, 2019 at 11:41 amthat honey garlic glaze sounds just incredible. The chicken look so juicy and perfect – I can’t wait to try it!
Chris Collins
October 21, 2019 at 2:29 pmHope you love it!