Honey Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe

Introduction

This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast recipe is a quick and delicious way to enjoy tender, flavorful chicken with a glossy, sweet-savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it combines simple ingredients to create a comforting meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 500g / 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (2 pieces)
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 1/2 tbsp (50g) unsalted butter (or 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white or other clear vinegar)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (light or all-purpose)
• 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to create 4 steaks total. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2: Place the flour in a shallow dish. Coat each chicken piece in flour and shake off the excess.
3. Step 3: Melt most of the butter in a large skillet over high heat, reserving about 1 teaspoon for later.
4. Step 4: Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook the other side for 1 minute.
5. Step 5: Reduce the heat slightly to medium-high.
6. Step 6: Make some space in the skillet, add the minced garlic, and top with the reserved butter. Stir the garlic briefly once the butter melts.
7. Step 7: Pour in the vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Stir or gently shake the pan to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then cook for 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
8. Step 8: Turn the chicken to coat it fully in the sauce. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little water and stir.
9. Step 9: Remove the skillet from heat immediately. Plate the chicken and drizzle the remaining sauce over the top before serving.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Swap honey for maple syrup to add a slightly different sweetness.
• If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer it a bit longer, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
• Serve with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.

Storage

Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through. If the sauce thickens too much after storage, add a splash of water while reheating to loosen it.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Yes, boneless skinless chicken thighs work well and stay juicy, but adjust cooking time slightly as thighs may need a bit longer to cook through.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Not as written because of the flour and soy sauce. Use a gluten-free flour alternative and tamari or gluten-free soy sauce to make it gluten-free.

Honey Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe

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• Author: Ethan
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Description

This honey garlic chicken breast recipe features tender, pan-fried chicken coated in a luscious homemade honey garlic sauce. The perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors is achieved with simple ingredients like honey, garlic, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar, making it an easy yet impressive dish for any weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

• 500g / 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless (2 pieces)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup flour

Sauce and Cooking

• 3 1/2 tbsp (50g) unsalted butter (or 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white or other clear vinegar)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce, light or all-purpose
• 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thin steaks. Sprinkle both sides of each piece generously with salt and pepper to season.
2. Coat with flour: Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken steak in the flour, coating completely, and shake off any excess flour to avoid clumping.
3. Melt butter and cook chicken: In a large skillet over high heat, melt most of the butter (reserve about 1 teaspoon for later). Place the coated chicken pieces in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the underside is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for about 1 minute.
4. Adjust heat and add garlic: Turn the heat down slightly to medium-high. Make some space in the skillet, add the minced garlic, and top it with the reserved dab of butter. Stir the garlic briefly once the butter melts to release the aroma without burning.
5. Add sauce ingredients: Pour in the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Stir or gently shake the pan to combine all ingredients. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 1 minute until it thickens slightly.
6. Coat chicken in sauce: Turn the chicken pieces in the sauce, making sure they are well coated. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water and stir to reach your desired consistency.
7. Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat immediately to prevent overcooking. Plate the chicken steaks and drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top before serving.

Notes

• For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour or cornstarch.
• You can use olive oil instead of butter for a lighter, dairy-free version.
• Adjust the amount of honey to taste for more or less sweetness.
• If the sauce thickens too much, adding a bit of water helps loosen it without diluting the flavor.
• Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; garlic powder won’t provide the same aroma.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Frying
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: honey garlic chicken, chicken breast recipe, easy chicken dinner, pan-fried chicken, sweet and savory chicken