Description
A delicious dish that combines sweet and savory flavors with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and a sticky honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp water + 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain excess grease, leaving about 1 tbsp in the pan.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in bacon fat (and olive oil if needed) over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same pan, add garlic and sauté briefly. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Optionally, whisk in a cornstarch slurry for a thicker glaze.
- Return chicken and bacon to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top and simmer for 1–2 minutes until sticky and well-coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey garlic sauce for 15-30 minutes before cooking. Use chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, bacon, honey garlic, easy dinner, skillet recipes