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Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts Recipe

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This Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken simmered in a luscious homemade honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and aromatic garlic for a flavorful meal ready in just 30 minutes. Garnished with fresh green onions, it’s both simple and delicious, ideal served with rice or steamed vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Sauce & Cooking

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • Green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the Pan: Warm the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large frying pan over medium to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into four thinner pieces. Season both sides with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Then, coat each piece evenly with all-purpose flour to create a light crust.
  3. Cook Chicken: Place the floured chicken pieces into the hot pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. Start Sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the same pan. Add the thinly sliced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Finish Sauce: Add the soy sauce and seasoned rice vinegar to the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom to incorporate flavor. Stir in the honey, and season with additional salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer gently for 4-5 minutes, allowing it to thicken.
  6. Final Steps: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan, spooning the sauce over them. Simmer for an additional 1 minute until the chicken is warmed through and coated with the glossy honey garlic sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with thinly sliced green onions for a fresh finish.

Notes

  • For best results, slice chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
  • Adjust honey quantity based on your desired sweetness level.
  • Serve with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables to complete the meal.
  • Use gluten-free flour if you need this recipe to be gluten-free.
  • Do not overcook garlic to prevent bitterness in the sauce.

Keywords: honey garlic chicken, easy chicken recipe, quick dinner, chicken breasts, honey sauce, garlic chicken

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