**Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken**

**Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken**

Ingredients:

– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1/2 cup honey
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tsp black pepper
– 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
– 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
– 1 tbsp cornstarch
– 1 tbsp water
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Chicken**:
– Season the chicken breasts with black pepper and smoked paprika. If you like a bit of heat, add the crushed red pepper flakes.

2. **Cook the Chicken**:
– In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3. **Make the Glaze**:
– In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
– Add the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.

4. **Thicken the Glaze**:
– In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add this to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens.

5. **Glaze the Chicken**:
– Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them in the honey garlic glaze. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for about 2-3 minutes, turning to coat both sides.

6. **Serve**:
– Remove the chicken from the skillet and spoon any remaining glaze over the top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

This honey garlic glazed chicken is delicious and pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables. Enjoy your flavorful and tender chicken!