Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- In a bowl, whisk together hot honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve warm drizzled with any remaining sauce alongside rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg