Yahoo! Honey Garlic Chicken Breast

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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Glazed in a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce with a crispy exterior, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless (1.5 lbs total) chicken breasts
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp rice vinegar
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels; season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl.
Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet, then pour sauce mixture into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
Step 5: Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and cook for 1 more minute; drizzle with 1 tbsp sesame oil and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.