Description
A quick and flavorful honey garlic chicken breast recipe that transforms ordinary chicken into a delicious meal in just 12 minutes.
Ingredients
- 500g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 2 large pieces)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3½ tablespoons (50g) unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
Instructions
- Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to create 4 thinner steaks. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Coat each piece of chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Melt most of the butter in a skillet over high heat and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat slightly, push chicken to sides, add remaining butter and garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the vinegar, soy sauce, and honey; simmer for about 1 minute until thickened.
- Turn chicken to coat in sauce, adjusting thickness with water if necessary. Serve immediately with remaining sauce.
Notes
This honey garlic sauce can also be used with pork, shrimp, tofu, or even fish. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American