Tender, golden chicken breasts seared and simmered in a rich honey garlic glaze with a hint of soy, vinegar, and fragrant rosemary—this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! It’s sweet, savory, and slightly tangy with an incredible glossy finish.
This one-pan recipe is quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners or even a healthy meal prep option.
💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy
✔ Ready in under 30 minutes
✔ Clean, real-food ingredients
✔ Low-carb & high-protein – great for diabetic or keto lifestyles
📌 Ingredients (Serves 4)
🍗 For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
🧄 For the Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup raw honey (or sugar-free honey substitute for diabetic-friendly)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)
- Fresh rosemary (for garnish)
💡 Optional: Add sesame seeds or chopped parsley before serving.
🍽 Instructions
🔥 Step 1: Cook the Chicken
1️⃣ Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2️⃣ Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3️⃣ Sear chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 75°C).
4️⃣ Remove chicken and set aside.
🧄 Step 2: Prepare the Sauce
1️⃣ In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed.
2️⃣ Sauté chopped garlic for 1 minute until fragrant (don’t burn it!).
3️⃣ Deglaze the pan by scraping up the browned bits—these add flavor!
4️⃣ Add chicken broth, honey (or sugar-free substitute), soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika.
💡 Let it bubble gently for 2–3 minutes.
🥄 Step 3: Thicken & Combine
1️⃣ If you like a thicker sauce, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir into the pan.
2️⃣ Simmer while stirring for another 2–3 minutes until glossy and thickened.
3️⃣ Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer for 3 more minutes.
🌿 Step 4: Garnish & Serve
✅ Sprinkle with chopped fresh rosemary or parsley.
✅ Optional: Add toasted sesame seeds for crunch.
✅ Serve hot with your choice of side.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Steamed jasmine or basmati rice
- Garlic mashed cauliflower (for low carb)
- Sautéed or roasted veggies (broccoli, carrots, asparagus)
- Quinoa or couscous for a fiber-rich base
🕰️ Recipe Timing & Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: ~25 min
- Calories: ~300 kcal
- Protein: 32g
- Carbs: ~10g (or lower if using sugar-free honey)
- Fat: 12g
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