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Honey Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 4 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast recipe offers tender, golden chicken breasts coated in a luscious homemade honey garlic sauce. Quick to prepare and cook, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that balances sweet and savory flavors. The chicken gets a light flour coating for a crisp exterior, then is sautéed with garlic, honey, soy sauce, and vinegar to create a sticky, flavorful glaze.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 500g / 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless (2 pieces)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup flour

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare chicken: Cut the chicken breasts horizontally to create 4 thinner steaks. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper for flavor.
  2. Coat with flour: Place the flour in a shallow dish. Lightly coat each chicken piece in the flour, shaking off any excess to ensure a delicate crust.
  3. Cook chicken: Heat most of the butter (reserve about 1 tsp) in a large skillet over high heat. Once melted and hot, add the chicken pieces and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown on one side.
  4. Flip chicken: Turn the chicken and cook for an additional 1 minute on the other side to set the crust.
  5. Lower heat and add garlic: Reduce heat to medium-high. Create a space in the pan, add minced garlic and the reserved butter. Stir the garlic in butter briefly once melted to release aroma without burning.
  6. Make sauce: Pour in apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Stir or gently shake the pan to combine ingredients thoroughly.
  7. Simmer sauce: Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 1 minute until it slightly thickens to coat the chicken well.
  8. Coat chicken in sauce: Turn chicken pieces in the pan to evenly coat with the honey garlic sauce. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen it and stir gently.
  9. Serve: Remove the pan from heat immediately. Plate the chicken and drizzle with any remaining sauce from the pan for extra flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute maple syrup for honey to adjust sweetness or make it vegan (using plant-based butter/oil).
  • Use light soy sauce to avoid overpowering saltiness, but plain soy sauce works as well.
  • Ensure not to burn garlic as it can turn bitter; stir briefly and keep heat moderate.
  • If the sauce thickens too much while simmering, adding a small amount of water helps maintain a smooth consistency.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken steak (approx. 125g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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