Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast is a quick and flavorful dish that features tender, pan-seared chicken coated in a sticky, savory-sweet garlic sauce. With just a handful of ingredients and 12 minutes from start to finish, it’s perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 500g / 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (2 pieces)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 1/2 tablespoons (50g) unsalted butter (or 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or any clear vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (light or all-purpose)
- 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thin steaks. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place flour in a shallow dish and dredge each chicken piece, shaking off any excess.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat and melt most of the butter (reserve 1 teaspoon for later).
- Place chicken in skillet and sear for 2–3 minutes on the first side until golden. Flip and cook the other side for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium-high. Push chicken aside and add garlic with the remaining butter. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Stir or shake the pan to combine, and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Simmer for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly. Turn chicken to coat in the sauce.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water to loosen.
- Remove from heat and serve chicken drizzled with the remaining sauce from the pan.
Notes
- Dusting the chicken in flour helps form a crust that holds the sauce better.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness.
- Try this method with other proteins like shrimp, beef, tofu, or pork for variation.
- Serve with rice, steamed veggies, or a fresh salad to complete the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
