Try this stunning 30 minute Garlic Honey Glazed Chicken. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. It is a quick, easy chicken recipe that will have you coming back for more.
Why This Honey Glazed Chicken Recipe Works
Sigh! Chicken again? How can I make it different? My family loves chicken, especially boneless, skinless chicken breast. But, it can get kind of boring.
I’m always thinking of new ways to make it. That’s how this brown sugar garlic chicken recipe came about. Essentially, it’s a mash-up of my Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin recipe and my Garlic Parmesan Wings. The result was tender, juicy chicken dripping in a sweet, garlicky sauce.
How to Make Honey Garlic Chicken – Step by Step
- Step One: Season your chicken breast. (Photo 1 below)
- Step Two: Add butter to your skillet and heat to medium high heat. (Photo 2 below)
- Step Three: Then place chicken in an even single layer in skillet. (Photo 3 below)
- Step Four: Now brown on each side for 2 to 3 minutes. (Photo 4 below)
- Step Five: Set the chicken aside and place remaining butter in pan. Then add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. (Photo 5 below)
- Step Six: Remove pan from heat and stir in herbs. (Photo 6 below)
- Step Seven: Place the brown sugar and honey to create the sauce. (Photo 7 below)
- Step Eight: Finally, return chicken to the skillet. Stick in a 400 degree oven for twenty minutes or until chicken reaches 170 degrees on a meat thermometer. (Photo 8 below)
What Kinds of Chicken Can Be Used to Make Honey Garlic Chicken
This is a quick and easy meal. So the very best type of chicken for this tasty Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken is a boneless chicken breast. It allows you to get it on the table in 30 minutes or less.
What to Serve with this Skillet Chicken Recipe
This Honey Garlic Chicken can be prepared with any of your favorite side dishes. I love to make it with my Mouth Watering Mash Potatoes or if you need a low carb twist, try my Parmesan Carrot Spirals. They are quick, fun and delicious.
Expert Tips for Making the Best Honey Garlic Chicken
- Double the Recipe. You can make this dish in batches and use the leftovers to top on salads or in tacos.
- Use Wings: This Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken will make an excellent addition to your football parties. You can serve your favorite bone in wings with this sauce or cut the boneless chicken breast up and serve them as chicken bites.
- Like it Spicy?: Feel free to add a little more kick with some extra red pepper flake or a splash of your favorite hot sauce. Not a fan of spice. Eliminate the red pepper flakes.
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- When handling raw meat, always have Tongs on hand.
- A Meat Thermometer is a necessity in my kitchen.
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Honey Glazed Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless - skinless chicken breast halves
- Salt and pepper - to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter - divided
- 6 cloves garlic - minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar - packed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter to a large oven-proof skillet and melt over medium high heat.
- Add chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; set aside.
- Add remaining tablespoon butter to the skillet and melt.
- Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
- Stir in brown sugar, honey, oregano, thyme, basil and crushed red pepper until combined.
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Place skillet into oven and roast until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 175 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
Notes
- Double the Recipe. You can make this dish in batches and use the leftovers to top on salads or in tacos.
- Use Wings: This Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken will make an excellent addition to your football parties. You can serve your favorite bone in wings with this sauce or cut the boneless chicken breast up and serve them as chicken bites.
- Like it Spicy?: Feel free to add a little more kick with some extra red pepper flake or a splash of your favorite hot sauce. Not a fan of spice. Eliminate the red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
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- When a recipe call for House Seasoning Blend, you can use this recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- I always use unsalted butter in my recipes.
- I always use a meat thermometor to test for doneness when cooking meat. This one is my favorite.
- When a recipe is made in the oven, it should be pre-heated to the temperature in the recipe, unless otherwise noted.
- The nutritional information provided in this recipe is an estimate. Learn more on how I calculate nutritional information for my recipes.
Marjory says
My crew always enjoys the honey garlic combo so much! We never stray from using chicken breasts, but I love your suggestion to use it on wings!!! Great recipe!
Liz says
I was so glad to find your easy, delicious recipe! I will be making it again soon as the whole family loved it!
HolyVeggies says
this is a very yummy, yet simple recipe. You can’t go wrong with chicken!
Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry says
I feel your pain! I too am always looking for ways to change up how I make chicken. Thanks for this great idea! It looks delicious!
Joanie says
What a fabulous recipe, and the sauce is amazing! This meal was so easy to throw together and my family loved it!