Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Remove chicken and set aside. Reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and thyme; simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, coating both sides with sauce. Let rest 2 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, slash chicken thighs before cooking to help absorb the glaze.
- For lower sugar, substitute honey with pure maple syrup or reduce to 1 tbsp.
- Pair with rice, noodles, or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Pan-sear then simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 2 tbsp sauce
- Calories: 298 Kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 412 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 84 mg
