Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prep Your Chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels.
- Create Your Marinade: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Marinate: Place chicken in a resealable bag or bowl, pour marinade over it, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken (discard remaining marinade) and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Drizzle additional honey on top and serve with steamed rice or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg