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asian chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet.

Honey Glazed Chicken Recipe

Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: asian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 605kcal
The honey, orange juice, ginger, and garlic sauce creates the perfect glaze for these juicy oven-baked chicken breasts.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • cup all-purpose flour
  • teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

For the Sauce

  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 (1-inch piece) fresh ginger minced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

Optional Toppings

  • Chopped green onion
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Whisk the flour, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
    ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture.
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the honey sauce ingredients together and set aside.
    ½ cup honey, ¼ cup orange juice, ¼ cup rice vinegar, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 (1-inch piece) fresh ginger, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Heat the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
    ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • Once heated, add in the chicken pieces, and pan fry on each side until browned. Fry in batches if needed to not overcrowd the pan.
  • Add the honey sauce mixture to the skillet and coat the chicken in the sauce.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through to 165°F.
  • Sprinkle chopped green onion and sesame seeds over the top of the chicken if desired.
    Chopped green onion, Sesame seeds

Notes

  • Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Storage: Store honey glazed chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 927mg | Potassium: 1009mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg