Sautéed Chicken with Honey Garlic and Sesame Glaze

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 30 minutes pairs (about 1 lb) chicken breasts, olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Lower heat to medium and add 4 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them, cooking for an additional 1 minute to meld flavors.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving to add a nutty crunch.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Chicken with Honey Garlic and Sesame Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Chicken with Honey Garlic and Sesame Glaze?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (about 1 lb) chicken breasts from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Chicken with Honey Garlic and Sesame Glaze?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Chicken with Honey Garlic and Sesame Glaze for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sautéed Chicken with Honey Garlic and Sesame Glaze?

Asian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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