Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked in a rich, flavorful honey garlic sauce. Coated lightly in flour and pan-fried to golden perfection, the chicken is then simmered in a tangy-sweet blend of honey, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce, creating a deliciously sticky glaze that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 500g / 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless (2 pieces)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 1/2 tbsp (50g) unsalted butter, divided (or 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil)
Sauce
- 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
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 thin steaks. Season both sides of each piece with salt and pepper to taste.
- Dredge the chicken: Place the flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, coating evenly, then shake off any excess flour.
- Cook the chicken: Melt most of the butter (reserve about 1 teaspoon for later) in a large skillet over high heat until hot. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the underside is golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook the other side for 1 minute.
- Add garlic and butter: Reduce heat to medium-high. Push the chicken to one side of the pan to create space for the garlic. Add the minced garlic and the reserved dab of butter to this area. Stir the garlic briefly once the butter melts to release its aroma.
- Add sauce ingredients: Pour in the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Stir or gently shake the pan to combine the ingredients and coat the chicken evenly. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Simmer the sauce: Let the sauce simmer for about 1 minute, or until it slightly thickens. Turn the chicken pieces in the sauce to coat thoroughly. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small splash of water and stir to loosen.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat immediately to prevent burning. Plate the chicken and spoon the remaining sauce over the top. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Adjust the amount of honey for desired sweetness.
- Use maple syrup as a substitute for honey for a different but equally sweet flavor.
- If sauce thickens too much, add small amounts of water to reach desired consistency.
- Chicken breasts are sliced thinly for faster, even cooking.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
