Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The chicken is coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 500g / 1 lb chicken breast , boneless and skinless (2 pieces)
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup flour (Note 1)
Sauce:
- 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 (Note 2)
- 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken: Cut the breasts in half horizontally to create 4 steaks in total. Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper.
- Coat chicken: Place flour in a shallow dish. Coat chicken in flour and shake off excess.
- Cook chicken: Melt most of the butter in a large skillet over high heat. Place chicken in skillet and cook for 2 – 3 minutes until golden. Turn and cook the other side for 1 minute. Turn heat down slightly to medium high.
- Make the sauce: Add garlic and remaining butter to the pan. Stir briefly, then add vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook for 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
- Coat chicken in sauce: Turn chicken to coat in the sauce. If the sauce thickens too much, add a touch of water and stir.
- Serve: Remove from heat and place chicken on plates. Drizzle over remaining sauce and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
