Description
Succulent honey garlic chicken breasts promise a delightful flavor journey through sweet and savory notes. Home cooks will savor this simple yet elegant dish that delivers maximum taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 6 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsps butter (divided)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- Green onions (thinly sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a large frying pan by heating olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until the mixture is shimmering and fragrant.
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create four thinner pieces. Season each piece generously with kosher salt and black pepper, then thoroughly coat with all-purpose flour.
- Carefully place floured chicken into the hot pan, cooking for 4-5 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms and chicken is nearly cooked through. Transfer chicken to a separate plate, preserving any released juices.
- Reduce pan heat to medium-low. Add remaining butter and allow it to foam, then introduce thinly sliced garlic. Stir quickly for 30-60 seconds until aromatic, being careful not to brown the garlic.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring in soy sauce and rice vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Incorporate honey, a dash of black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Simmer sauce for 4-5 minutes until it reaches a thick, glossy consistency.
- Return chicken to the pan along with accumulated juices, letting it warm through and absorb the sauce for an additional minute.
- Plate the chicken and drizzle with remaining sauce, garnishing with fresh green onions for a vibrant finish and added flavor complexity.
Notes
- Slice chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help flour adhere better and create a crispier golden-brown exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F for food safety without overcooking.
- Choose low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content and prevent the dish from becoming too salty.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with almond flour or cornstarch during coating.
- Quickly caramelize garlic to prevent burning, which can create a bitter taste in the sauce.
- Adjust honey quantity based on preferred sweetness level and balance with vinegar’s tanginess.
- Let chicken rest briefly after cooking to retain moisture and distribute internal juices evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 397 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 845 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg