Honey Glazed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Honey Glazed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup almonds sliced; 1 medium onions sliced; 1 Stalk celery sliced; 1 each carrots sliced; 1 Sprig parsley leaves; 1 small bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves; 10 3/4 ounces chicken broth; 1 cup water; 4 12 chicken breasts; ⅓ cup honey; 1 x green grapes optional; 1 x watercress optional

Servings: persons

1/4 cup almonds sliced
1 medium onions sliced
1 Stalk celery sliced
1 each carrots sliced
1 Sprig parsley leaves
1 small bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon rosemary leaves
10 3/4 ounces chicken broth
1 cup water
4 12 chicken breasts
⅓ cup honey
1 x green grapes optional
1 x watercress optional

1
The day ahead, arrange sliced almonds in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
2
Broil 1 minute or until almonds are golden brown.
3
Watch as almonds burn very quickly.
4
May have to stir them several times.
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Transfer and cover for next day.
6
In a 6 qt.
7
kettle, combine onion, celery, carrot, parsley, salt, pepper, rosemary, bay leaf, undiluted chicken broth and water.
8
Bring mixture to a boil and add the chicken breasts and cover.
9
Simmer 30 minutes or until chicken is tender.
10
Remove from heat and place immediately in the refrigerator to chill overnight.
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Next day, place chicken mixture over low heat and cook until chicken is heated through, about 10 minutes.
12
Remove chicken from broth and place skin side up in a large, Spoon 1 cup chicken broth into the pan.
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Strain remaining broth; discard vegetables and save broth for use in other recipes for soups or stews.
14
Using a pastry brush, brush chicken with half of the honey.
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Broil, 4 inches from heat source, for 2 minutes.
16
Brush again with honey and broil until hicken is glazed and golden brown.
17
Remove chicken from broiler and arrange the honey-glazed breasts on a heated platter.
18
Sprinkle with sliced almonds and garnish, if desired, with green grapes and crisp watercress.
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Serve immediately.

443

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup almonds sliced, 1 medium onions sliced, 1 Stalk celery sliced, 1 each carrots sliced, and more.

Yes, Honey Glazed Chicken Breasts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Honey Glazed Chicken Breasts

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