Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey Garlic Chicken

Author: Riley Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: DINNER

Description

A cozy, saucy weekday dinner featuring tender chicken breasts glazed in a sticky honey-garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice with sautéed zucchini.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1–2 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for sautéing zucchini)
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 2 cups rice (uncooked; adjust per package directions)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
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Instructions

  1. 1. In a bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the glaze.
  2. 2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the chicken breasts. Cook for about 5–7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  3. 3. Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken and let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. 4. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package instructions.
  5. 5. In another pan, sauté sliced zucchini in olive oil until tender.
  6. 6. Serve the chicken over rice, drizzled with the sauce, alongside the sautéed zucchini.