Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Garlic Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and coated in a sticky honey-garlic soy glaze that balances sweet and savory notes perfectly. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 30 minutes pairs (about 6 oz each) 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 320 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 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts and season lightly with 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  2. Step 2: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Lower heat to medium and add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup soy sauce and 2 tbsp honey, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the glaze over them, and cook for an additional 1 minute to heat through and coat fully.
  5. Step 5: Transfer chicken to plates and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Garlic Soy 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 Soy 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 olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Garlic Soy 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 Soy 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 Soy 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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