Description
Mouthwatering honey garlic chicken breasts deliver a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that dance across your palate. Succulent chicken glazed with golden honey and aromatic garlic promises a quick, delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- Green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Establish a savory foundation by warming olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating a perfect cooking surface for the chicken.
- Transform chicken breasts into thinner cutlets by carefully slicing each piece lengthwise, creating four uniform portions. Season generously with salt and black pepper, then delicately coat each piece with all-purpose flour, removing excess for a light, crisp exterior.
- Carefully place floured chicken into the hot pan, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust for 4-5 minutes. The chicken should be nearly cooked through but not overdone. Transfer to a holding plate, preserving any accumulated pan juices.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and melt remaining butter in the same skillet. Introduce minced garlic, stirring constantly for 30-60 seconds until aromatic but not burnt, releasing its robust flavor.
- Deglaze the pan by adding soy sauce and seasoned rice vinegar, using a wooden spoon to lift and incorporate the flavorful browned bits from the pan’s surface. Incorporate honey, additional salt, and black pepper, creating a rich, glossy sauce.
- Simmer the sauce for 4-5 minutes, allowing it to thicken and develop a luxurious consistency that will elegantly coat the chicken.
- Return chicken to the pan, nestling the pieces into the sauce. Spoon the sticky glaze over the meat, ensuring complete coverage and final cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Elevate the dish by garnishing with thinly sliced green onions, adding a fresh, vibrant element. Serve immediately alongside steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of similar thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help flour adhere better and create a crispier exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour for celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce honey quantity or use sugar-free maple syrup for low-sugar dietary needs.
- Utilize low-sodium soy sauce to control salt intake without compromising flavor profile.
- Let chicken rest after cooking to retain moisture and distribute internal juices evenly.
- Slice chicken against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 309 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg