By Krista Teigen
Published Jan 8, 2024
This easy Honey Glazed Chicken recipe owes all of its deliciousness to the sweet and savory sauce! Chicken breasts are dredged in flour to add a little crispiness in the skillet, then coated in a glaze made with orange juice, honey, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger, before being baked in the oven. It’s a simple dish with tons of flavor!
Why We Love This Honey Glazed Chicken Recipe
Tender, juicy chicken is cooked in a sweet, tangy, and savory sauce for the perfect easy weeknight dinner your whole family will love!
- Crispy. All-purpose flour helps the chicken crisp up in the pan before it’s doused in the sticky sauce.
- Juicy. This chicken is cooked to tender perfection on the stovetop.
- Flavorful. Honey, orange juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic create sweet and savory perfection!
Variations on Honey Glaze for Chicken
This honey glazed chicken recipe is quite adaptable! For a tropical flavor, try swapping the orange juice for pineapple juice! Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch instead of all-purpose flour and swap out the soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos to make the dish gluten-free.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover honey glazed chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze honey glazed chicken breast in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this juicy chicken dish with Chinese classics, like ham fried rice , vegetable lo mein , or an Asian cucumber salad . Plain basmati rice and sautéed vegetables are great for a simple meal. But don’t forget the egg rolls !
Notes from the Test Kitchen
This recipe is super simple and flavorful. When testing it, we just loved how versatile it can be. Use a little or a lot of red pepper flakes to determine your favorite level of spicy, and serve on its own or over rice. It also makes a great meal prep recipe!
More Asian-Inspired Chicken Recipes We Love
- Sweet and Spicy Bourbon Chicken
- Teriyaki Chicken
- Orange Chicken
- Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
- Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Honey Garlic Chicken
- Cashew Chicken
- Honey Chicken
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For the Chicken
- ▢ ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ▢ ⅛ 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
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Becky’s Tips
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Honey Glazed Chicken Recipe
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ 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.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
