Description
Juicy chicken breasts seared to a golden crust, finished with a honey-soy-garlic glaze. Quick, kid-friendly, and perfect for dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1–1½ lb total)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1–2 tsp rice vinegar (optional)
- ½ tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- 1–2 tbsp unsalted butter (to finish the sauce)
- Seasonings: salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
- Garnish: chopped parsley or cilantro, sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat breasts dry with paper towels, place between plastic wrap, and pound to an even thickness. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and grated ginger in a bowl. In another bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate to rest.
- Thicken the sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour sauce into the pan, let simmer, then whisk in cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened. Stir in butter.
- Coat and serve: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over to coat, let rest in sauce for 3–5 minutes, then slice, adding more sauce and garnishing as desired.
Notes
Great served over rice, noodles, or salads. Stores well in the refrigerator and also freezes nicely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Asian