Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. The chicken is lightly dredged in flour and pan-seared to golden perfection before being simmered briefly in a sweet and tangy sauce made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Ready in just 12 minutes, this easy stovetop recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner option that pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
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, divided (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
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thin chicken steaks. Season both sides of each piece evenly with salt and pepper.
- Coat with Flour: Place the flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour to coat evenly, then gently shake off any excess flour.
- Heat the Skillet and Cook Chicken: Melt most of the butter (reserve about 1 teaspoon) 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 about 1 minute.
- Adjust Heat and Add Garlic: Reduce heat to medium-high. Push the chicken to one side of the pan to make space. Add the minced garlic and the reserved dab of butter to the free side. 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 sauce ingredients and coat the chicken evenly. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Simmer Sauce and Coat Chicken: Allow the sauce to 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 the heat immediately to prevent burning. Plate the chicken and spoon the remaining sauce over the top. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour or cornstarch to dredge the chicken.
- Substitute olive oil for butter for a lighter fat option.
- If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the honey to 1/4 cup.
- Serve with steamed rice, quinoa, or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
- To ensure even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before slicing if needed.
