Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts Recipe
This crispy honey garlic chicken dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy panko crust, drizzled with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another shallow dish, pour in the panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then dip into the panko breadcrumbs, pressing firmly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic for the sauce.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the baking sheet and brush with the honey garlic sauce.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked and reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Drizzle any remaining sauce over the chicken after baking.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serve with sides.
Notes
Allow the chicken to rest before slicing for juicier results.