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Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe Easy Dinner with Herb Rice and Lemon Beans

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This honey garlic butter chicken is glazed in a sticky, sweet-savory sauce and served with fluffy herb rice and bright lemon beans. It’s a comforting, family-friendly meal that’s quick and easy enough for busy weeknights but special enough for company.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional but recommended)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (such as jasmine)
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or basil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add sauce mixture to the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2-3 minutes until bubbly. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and whisk into skillet. Simmer another minute until glossy.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Swirl in remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted and sauce is silky. Let chicken rest in sauce for 2-3 minutes.
  6. While chicken cooks, bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice, butter, garlic powder, and salt. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and fold in chopped fresh herbs.
  7. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook 3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a small pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium. Add beans, lemon zest, juice, salt, and pepper. Toss 2 minutes until glossy and fragrant.
  8. To serve, spoon herb rice onto plates, top with honey garlic butter chicken, and drizzle with extra sauce. Add lemon beans on the side and sprinkle fresh parsley over the chicken.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Boneless chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts. Maple syrup can replace honey for a different flavor. Use fresh garlic for best results. Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing chicken. Let rice steam off-heat before fluffing for best texture. Blanch green beans until just tender and shock in cold water to keep them crisp and vibrant. Swirl cold butter into the sauce at the end for a silky finish.

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Keywords: honey garlic chicken, easy chicken dinner, herb rice, lemon green beans, weeknight dinner, family meal, comfort food, skillet chicken, quick dinner, chicken recipe

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