Honey Glazed Chicken

Ooo nice choice — sweet, sticky, savory comfort incoming 🍯🍗
Here’s a simple Honey Glazed Chicken that works for weeknights OR guests.

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Honey Glazed Chicken (Stovetop)

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

• Salt & pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Glaze

• ⅓ cup honey

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

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Instructions

1. Season & sear

   • Season chicken with salt and pepper.

   • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high.

   • Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

2. Make the glaze

   • Lower heat to medium.

   • Add butter and garlic; cook 30 seconds.

   • Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili flakes.

3. Glaze

   • Return chicken to pan.

   • Simmer 5–8 minutes, spooning sauce over chicken until thick and sticky.

4. Serve

   • Let rest 2 minutes, drizzle extra glaze on top.

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Optional Add-Ons

• Add ginger for extra depth

• Toss in broccoli or green beans at the end

• Finish with sesame seeds or green onions

Goes Great With

• Rice or mashed potatoes

• Roasted carrots or green beans

• Warm pita bread 👀

Want this baked, slow cooker, or crispy oven-style?