Description
A delightful combination of sweet and spicy, this honey pepper chicken is easy to make and bursting with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family meals, it pairs beautifully with a variety of sides. Serve it with steamed rice and roasted vegetables for a complete meal that will have everyone asking for seconds
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: ½ tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Pour the honey glaze over the chicken, reduce heat, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens.
- Let rest for a minute before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add fresh chilies or increase the amount of black pepper.
- If you prefer a sweeter version, add more honey to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American, Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg