Description
This quick and flavorful honey glazed chicken skillet is made with golden-seared chicken breasts and a sweet-savory glaze of honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar. Ready in under 30 minutes and cooked in one pan, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that’s both satisfying and gluten-free.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
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 breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon glaze over the top. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Use boneless chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.
Add orange juice or zest for a citrusy variation.
Increase red pepper flakes or add sriracha for extra heat.
For a lower-sugar version, reduce honey or use a sugar-free substitute.
Slice chicken and add stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave with a splash of water.
Ensure soy sauce is gluten-free if following a gluten-free diet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
