Description

This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast recipe features tender, pan-seared chicken coated in a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce. The chicken breasts are lightly dredged in flour and cooked in butter to achieve a golden crust, before being simmered in a flavorful blend of honey, garlic, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish balances savory and sweet notes that pair well with steamed veggies or rice.

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
3 1/2 tbsp (50g) unsalted butter, divided (or 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil)

Sauce

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)

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 thin steaks. Season both sides of each piece with salt and pepper to taste.
Coat with Flour: Place the flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, coating evenly, then shake off any excess flour.
Heat the Skillet and Cook Chicken: Melt most of the butter (reserve about 1 teaspoon for later) in a large skillet over high heat until hot. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the underside is golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook the other side for 1 minute.
Adjust Heat and Add Garlic: Reduce heat to medium-high. Push the chicken to one side of the pan to create space for the garlic. Add the minced garlic and the reserved dab of butter to this area. Stir the garlic briefly once the butter melts to release its aroma.
Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Stir or gently shake the pan to combine the ingredients and coat the chicken evenly. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
Simmer Sauce and Coat Chicken: Let the sauce simmer for about 1 minute, or until it slightly thickens. Turn the chicken pieces in the sauce to coat thoroughly. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small splash of water and stir to loosen.
Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat immediately to prevent burning. Plate the chicken and spoon the remaining sauce over the top. Serve hot.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour or cornstarch instead of regular flour.
Maple syrup can be used instead of honey for a different, yet equally sweet flavor.
Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference.
If the sauce thickens too much after resting, add a splash of water and reheat gently.
This dish pairs well with steamed rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.