Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and garlicky goodness. The juicy, pan-seared chicken is coated in a rich honey garlic sauce, creating a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. Whether you’re cooking for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prepping for the week, this dish is easy to make and pairs well with rice, veggies, or noodles.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- All-purpose flour
- Butter
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Lightly coat each piece with flour.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar, letting it simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce and letting it absorb the flavors for a couple of minutes.
- Serve immediately with rice, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the chicken – Remove it from heat as soon as it reaches 165°F (75°C) to keep it tender.
- For a thicker sauce – Add a cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water) to the sauce while simmering.
- Make it spicy – Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a kick.
- Dairy-free option – Swap butter for olive oil or avocado oil.
- Storage – Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired