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Easy Pan-Seared Honey Garlic Chicken

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Easy Pan-Seared Honey Garlic Chicken

Name: Easy Pan-Seared Honey Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pieces Chicken Breasts (Boneless, skinless, about 6-8 oz each); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground, or to taste); 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 2 tablespoons Honey; 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (Low sodium preferred); 1 clove Minced Garlic (Freshly minced)

This recipe features a quick and delicious pan-seared chicken, coated in a savory and sweet honey garlic sauce. It's perfect for a weeknight meal, ready in under 25 minutes from start to finish. The chicken is seasoned, seared to golden perfection, and then glazed with a simple sauce, making it incredibly flavorful and juicy. Ideal for those looking for a speedy and satisfying dinner.

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#Easy

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#Dinner

#Weeknight Meal

#Honey Garlic

#Pan-Seared

Seasoned Chicken Cutlets Ready for Pan

Recipe Information

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

50g

Protein

20g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Chicken Searing in Skillet

Ingredients

Chicken Breasts
(Boneless, skinless, about 6-8 oz each)
2 pieces
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon
Salt
(Or to taste)
0.5 teaspoon
Black Pepper
(Freshly ground, or to taste)
0.3 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
0.5 teaspoon
Honey
2 tablespoons
Soy Sauce
(Low sodium preferred)
1 tablespoon
Minced Garlic
(Freshly minced)
1 clove

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Honey Garlic Glaze Simmering

Instructions

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Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets, ensuring even cooking.
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Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets, ensuring even cooking.
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Drier chicken leads to crispier searing. Cutting breasts in half reduces cooking time significantly.
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Season both sides of the chicken cutlets evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
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Season both sides of the chicken cutlets evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
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Don't be shy with seasoning; it's the primary flavor for the chicken.
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Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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Ensure the pan is hot before adding chicken for a good sear.
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Add chicken cutlets to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
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Add chicken cutlets to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
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Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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While chicken cooks, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl to create the glaze.
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While chicken cooks, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl to create the glaze.
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Adjust honey or soy sauce to your preference for sweetness or saltiness.
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Once chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside. Pour the prepared honey garlic glaze into the same skillet.
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Once chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside. Pour the prepared honey garlic glaze into the same skillet.
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The fond (brown bits) at the bottom of the pan will add extra flavor to the sauce.
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Bring the glaze to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
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Bring the glaze to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
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Don't over-thicken; it will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing gently to coat each piece thoroughly with the warm honey garlic glaze.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing gently to coat each piece thoroughly with the warm honey garlic glaze.
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Ensure all chicken pieces are evenly coated for maximum flavor.
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Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as rice or steamed vegetables.
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Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as rice or steamed vegetables.
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Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions for extra flavor and presentation.

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Easy Pan-Seared Honey Garlic Chicken

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Chicken Breasts(Boneless, skinless, about 6-8 oz each)

Olive Oil

Salt(Or to taste)

Black Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

Garlic Powder

Honey

Soy Sauce(Low sodium preferred)

Minced Garlic(Freshly minced)

Servings: 2

Instructions

Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets, ensuring even cooking.Preview2mPreviewPat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets, ensuring even cooking.2m

Season both sides of the chicken cutlets evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.Preview1mPreviewSeason both sides of the chicken cutlets evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.1m

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.Preview1mPreviewHeat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.1m

Add chicken cutlets to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.Preview8mPreviewAdd chicken cutlets to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.8m

While chicken cooks, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl to create the glaze.Preview2mPreviewWhile chicken cooks, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl to create the glaze.2m

Once chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside. Pour the prepared honey garlic glaze into the same skillet.Preview1mPreviewOnce chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside. Pour the prepared honey garlic glaze into the same skillet.1m

Bring the glaze to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.Preview2mPreviewBring the glaze to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.2m

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing gently to coat each piece thoroughly with the warm honey garlic glaze.Preview1mPreviewReturn the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing gently to coat each piece thoroughly with the warm honey garlic glaze.1m

Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as rice or steamed vegetables.Preview1mPreviewServe immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as rice or steamed vegetables.1m

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Chicken Breasts
(Boneless, skinless, about 6-8 oz each)

Salt
(Or to taste)

Black Pepper
(Freshly ground, or to taste)

Soy Sauce
(Low sodium preferred)

Minced Garlic
(Freshly minced)

Season both sides of the chicken cutlets evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Preview
1m
Preview
Season both sides of the chicken cutlets evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
1m

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Preview
1m
Preview
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
1m

Add chicken cutlets to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Preview
8m
Preview
Add chicken cutlets to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
8m

While chicken cooks, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl to create the glaze.
Preview
2m
Preview
While chicken cooks, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl to create the glaze.
2m

Once chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside. Pour the prepared honey garlic glaze into the same skillet.
Preview
1m
Preview
Once chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside. Pour the prepared honey garlic glaze into the same skillet.
1m

Bring the glaze to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
Preview
2m
Preview
Bring the glaze to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
2m

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing gently to coat each piece thoroughly with the warm honey garlic glaze.
Preview
1m
Preview
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing gently to coat each piece thoroughly with the warm honey garlic glaze.
1m

Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as rice or steamed vegetables.
Preview
1m
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Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as rice or steamed vegetables.
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