Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast recipe is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that will have your taste buds dancing. Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared to golden perfection and smothered in a luscious honey garlic sauce. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken: Lightly dredge each breast in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, water, and cornstarch. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and stir constantly until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the chicken to the pan, spooning the sauce over to coat. Simmer for another 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Serve with rice, steamed vegetables, or noodles.
- You can double the sauce if serving over grains.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
