Description
Sweet Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, making it an instant favorite for family dinners or casual gatherings. Tender chicken breasts are glazed in a rich garlic sauce, creating an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen. This easy-to-make recipe ensures everyone will savor each bite, leaving them asking for seconds. Whether paired with rice or veggies, this dish is sure to impress with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by rinsing and patting dry. Mince the garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, olive oil, and black pepper until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the Sweet Garlic Chicken garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg