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Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts – A 20-Minute Dinner Recipe!

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • All-purpose flour
  • Butter
  • Garlic cloves minced
  • Honey
  • Soy sauce
  • Apple cider vinegar

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Lightly coat each piece with flour.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar, letting it simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce and letting it absorb the flavors for a couple of minutes.
  6. 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.

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