Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a luscious honey garlic sauce with a hint of soy and apple cider vinegar. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner, this dish combines simple ingredients and skillet cooking for a delicious meal ready in just 12 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 500g / 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless (2 pieces)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup flour
Sauce and Cooking
- 3 1/2 tbsp (50g) unsalted butter, divided (or 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil)
- 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)
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 to enhance flavor.
- Coat with Flour. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, coating evenly, then shake off any excess to ensure a light crust.
- 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 to develop a nice sear.
- 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 reserved butter. Stir the garlic briefly once the butter melts to release its aroma without burning.
- Add Sauce Ingredients. Pour in the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Stir or gently shake the pan to combine and evenly coat the chicken with the sauce mixture.
- 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 thickens too much, add a small splash of water to loosen it.
- 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 for a delightful meal.
Notes
- Cutting chicken breasts thinner helps them cook evenly and quickly.
- Use either unsalted butter or olive oil as the fat for cooking the chicken.
- If the sauce thickens too much, a little water added can loosen it for easier coating.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste before cooking.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a balanced meal.
