Description
A quick and easy honey garlic chicken recipe that’s sweet, savory, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (preferably low-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup honey
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast into four thin pieces.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
- Add remaining butter to pan, followed by garlic. Cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in soy sauce and rice vinegar, scraping the pan for flavor.
- Stir in honey and let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the pan for 1 minute to coat in sauce.
- Plate the chicken and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For a lower-sugar version, reduce honey to 2 tablespoons and add water or chicken stock.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American