Description
Tired of staring at your fridge wondering what’s for dinner? This Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe is your no-fuss ticket to a plate-licking, sticky-sweet, garlicky masterpiece that’s faster than delivery. Juicy chicken seared to golden perfection and drenched in a glossy honey garlic sauce—this is comfort food that saves your sanity on the busiest nights. Grab your skillet and let’s turn chaos into pure dinner bliss!
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
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¼ cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter, divided
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6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari)
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1 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
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⅓ cup honey
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Kosher salt & black pepper
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2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Chicken: Pat dry. Pound to even thickness. Season flour with salt & pepper, dredge chicken, shake off excess.
2️⃣ Sear: Heat olive oil + 1 tbsp butter in skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 4–5 mins per side until golden & cooked through. Transfer out, keep warm.
3️⃣ Make Sauce: Melt remaining butter. Sauté garlic 1 min. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and honey. Simmer 3–5 mins until thick enough to coat a spoon.
4️⃣ Finish: Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over, simmer 2 mins. Rest 3 mins. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
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Pound chicken for quick, even cooking.
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Use mild honey—clover or wildflower is best.
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Simmer sauce slowly so it thickens perfectly.
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Double the sauce for drizzling over rice or veggies!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal per serving
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 30g