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Honey Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe

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  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender chicken breasts are coated in flour, pan-fried to a golden finish, then simmered in a luscious honey garlic sauce with a hint of vinegar and soy sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Ready in just 12 minutes, it's an easy, delicious meal that serves four.

Ingredients

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 light or all-purpose soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut each chicken breast horizontally in half to create 4 thinner steaks. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Coat with Flour: Place the flour in a shallow dish and dredge each chicken piece in the flour, shaking off any excess for an even coating.
  3. Heat the Butter: Melt most of the butter (reserve about 1 tsp) in a large skillet over high heat to get it hot and ready for searing.
  4. Sear the Chicken: Place the coated chicken pieces in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for about 1 minute.
  5. Adjust Heat: Lower the heat slightly to medium-high to prepare for simmering the sauce without burning the garlic or chicken.
  6. Add Garlic and Butter: Clear a space in the pan, add the minced garlic and the reserved small dab of butter. Stir the garlic briefly once the butter melts to release its aroma.
  7. Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Stir or gently shake the pan to mix everything well. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it simmer for about 1 minute to thicken slightly.
  8. Coat the Chicken: Turn the chicken pieces to coat them evenly in the sauce. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small splash of water and stir to loosen it up.
  9. Serve: Remove the pan from heat immediately to prevent overcooking. Plate the chicken and drizzle the remaining honey garlic sauce over the top. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You can substitute maple syrup for honey for a slightly different sweetness and flavor profile.
  • Use light or all-purpose soy sauce to avoid overpowering saltiness.
  • To make this recipe dairy-free, use olive oil instead of butter as indicated.
  • Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
  • For thicker sauce, simmer a bit longer but avoid burning the sauce.

Find it online: https://yumbara.com/honey-garlic-chicken-breast-recipe/