Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

Chicken:

5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 900 g)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp butter

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt, or to taste

½ tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp lemon juice

Honey garlic glaze:

⅓ cup honey

4 garlic cloves, minced

3 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)

½ tsp red chili flakes

½ tsp smoked paprika

2 tbsp water

For garnishing:

2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

1 lemon, cut into wedges

fresh herbs, optional

Method

1. Season the chicken with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt and oregano. Drizzle with lemon juice.

2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden.

3. While the chicken cooks, whisk the glaze ingredients together.

4. Pour the glaze into the pan, lower the heat to medium, and cook for 4–5 minutes, turning and spooning the glaze over the chicken, until it thickens, caramelizes at the edges, and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

5. Rest for 5 minutes so the glaze sets and the juices settle.

6. Slice, spoon over the remaining glaze from the pan, garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Cooking Tips

Do not rush the glaze — medium heat lets it thicken and caramelize instead of burning.

If the glaze thickens too fast, add a tablespoon of water to loosen it.

Even-sized breasts cook evenly; pound thicker ends flat if one side is much thicker.

Frequently asked questions